US Bridges

Msas 296 over US 169

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 27517

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 296 over US 169 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 296 over US 169 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 296
CrossesUS 169
Location1.9 MI N of JCT TH 7
RouteCity Street 296
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95449, -93.40079
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 296 over US 169 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 296 over US 169 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 296 over US 169 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 296 over US 169?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 296 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.