US Bridges

Msas 454 over Cp Rail

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of University a · Structure no. 27074

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,354
2021 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Msas 454 over Cp Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 454 over Cp Rail 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 454
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.1 MI E of University a
RouteCity Street 454
Coordinates45.02765, -93.2623
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Cp Rail built?

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

What condition is Msas 454 over Cp Rail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 454 over Cp Rail carry?

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

How long is Msas 454 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 454 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.