US Bridges

Msas 420 over UP Rr; Kqrs Drive

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27259

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 420 over UP Rr; Kqrs Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 420 over UP Rr; Kqrs Drive in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 695 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 420
CrossesUP Rr; Kqrs Drive
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 420
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.988, -93.34982
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 420 over UP Rr; Kqrs Drive built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 420 over UP Rr; Kqrs Drive 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 420 over UP Rr; Kqrs Drive carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 420 over UP Rr; Kqrs Drive?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 420 over UP Rr; Kqrs Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.