US Bridges

Msas 177 over US 169

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27526

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 177 over US 169 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 177 over US 169 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,400 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 177
CrossesUS 169
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 177
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97911, -93.40053
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2017)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2039
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 177 over US 169 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 177 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 177 over US 169 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 177 over US 169?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 177 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.