US Bridges

Msas 138 over TH 610

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27224

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,338
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 138 over TH 610 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 138 over TH 610 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 138
CrossesTH 610
Location1.2 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteCity Street 138
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.12968, -93.36644
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,338 (2022)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 138 over TH 610 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 138 over TH 610 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 138 over TH 610 carry?

About 2,338 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 138 over TH 610?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 138 over TH 610?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.