US Bridges

Msas 400 over Shingle Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI NE of 44th Ave N · Structure no. 27506

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,766
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 400 over Shingle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 400 over Shingle Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 2,766 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,766 by 2034. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 400
CrossesShingle Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of 44th Ave N
RouteCity Street 400
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.03658, -93.29338
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,766 (2017)
Projected traffic2,766 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 400 over Shingle Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 400 over Shingle Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 400 over Shingle Creek carry?

About 2,766 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 400 over Shingle Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 400 over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.