Msas 438 over TH 62
PoorHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 27525
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Msas 438 over TH 62 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 438 over TH 62 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 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 3 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 4,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Msas 438 over TH 62 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Msas 438 over TH 62 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Msas 438 over TH 62 carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Msas 438 over TH 62?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Msas 438 over TH 62?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.