US Bridges

Msas 282 over Minnehaha Creek

Poor

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Texas Av · Structure no. 27519

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 282 over Minnehaha Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Msas 282 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,900 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 282
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Texas Av
RouteCity Street 282
Coordinates44.93873, -93.39091
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2020)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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$55 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 282 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 282 over Minnehaha Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 282 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 282 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 282 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.