US Bridges

Msas 454 over TH 47 (university Ave)

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI S of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 27055

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,354
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 454 over TH 47 (university Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 454 over TH 47 (university Ave) in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 454
CrossesTH 47 (university Ave)
Location2.8 MI S of JCT TH 694
RouteCity Street 454
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.02764, -93.26399
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,354 (2021)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 454 over TH 47 (university Ave) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 454 over TH 47 (university Ave) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 454 over TH 47 (university Ave) carry?

About 3,354 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 454 over TH 47 (university Ave)?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 454 over TH 47 (university Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.