US Bridges

Msas 136 over TH 100

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27210

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,261
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 136 over TH 100 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 136 over TH 100 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 51 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 5 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 13,261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,500 by 2042. The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 136
CrossesTH 100
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 494
RouteCity Street 136
Coordinates44.8642, -93.3501
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,261 (2022)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 136 over TH 100 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Msas 136 over TH 100 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 136 over TH 100 carry?

About 13,261 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 136 over TH 100?

The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 136 over TH 100?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.