Msas 273 over Shingle Creek
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of 49th Ave N · Structure no. 27507
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 718
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Msas 273 over Shingle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 273 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 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Msas 273 over Shingle Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Msas 273 over Shingle 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Msas 273 over Shingle Creek carry?
About 718 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Msas 273 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 44 ft wide.
Who owns Msas 273 over Shingle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.