US Bridges

Msas 126 over I 94; Rush Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 3.7 MI NW of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27251

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
379 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 126 over I 94; Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 126 over I 94; Rush Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,350 by 2039. The structure is 379 ft (115.6 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 126
CrossesI 94; Rush Creek
Location3.7 MI NW of JCT TH 494
RouteCity Street 126
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.14444, -93.49865
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length379 ft (115.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2017)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 126 over I 94; Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 126 over I 94; Rush Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 126 over I 94; Rush Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 126 over I 94; Rush Creek?

The structure is 379 ft (115.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 126 over I 94; Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.