US Bridges

Msas 125 over BNSF RR

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Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 81 · Structure no. 27081

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,504
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 125 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 125 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 11,504 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,700 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 125
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 81
RouteCity Street 125
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.02049, -93.33279
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,504 (2021)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$171 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 125 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 125 over BNSF RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 125 over BNSF RR carry?

About 11,504 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 125 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 125 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.