US Bridges

Msas 162 over US 169

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI N of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 27318

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 162 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 162 over US 169 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,000 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 162
CrossesUS 169
Location2.7 MI N of JCT TH 5
RouteCity Street 162
Coordinates45.02204, -93.40078
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2017)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 162 over US 169 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 162 over US 169 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 162 over US 169 carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 162 over US 169?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 162 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.