US Bridges

Msas 213 over 3rd; 4th ST

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of Washington a · Structure no. 27111

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,187
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 213 over 3rd; 4th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 213 over 3rd; 4th ST in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,080 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 213
Crosses3rd; 4th ST
Location0.1 MI S of Washington a
RouteCity Street 213
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97343, -93.25484
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,187 (2022)
Projected traffic8,080 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 213 over 3rd; 4th ST built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 213 over 3rd; 4th ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 213 over 3rd; 4th ST carry?

About 6,187 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 213 over 3rd; 4th ST?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 213 over 3rd; 4th ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.