US Bridges

Msas 224 over TH 65

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI North of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27100

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,519
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 224 over TH 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 224 over TH 65 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 16,519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,000 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 224
CrossesTH 65
Location0.2 MI North of JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 224
Coordinates44.97011, -93.26935
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,519 (2022)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 224 over TH 65 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 224 over TH 65 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 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 224 over TH 65 carry?

About 16,519 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 224 over TH 65?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 224 over TH 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.