US Bridges

Msas 435 over Hennepin NB

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT Henn Ave · Structure no. 27099

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 435 over Hennepin NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 435 over Hennepin NB in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 years old, older 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,859 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 435
CrossesHennepin NB
LocationAt the JCT Henn Ave
RouteCity Street 435
Coordinates44.96478, -93.28897
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2019)
Projected traffic9,859 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 435 over Hennepin NB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Msas 435 over Hennepin NB 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 435 over Hennepin NB carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Msas 435 over Hennepin NB?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 435 over Hennepin NB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.