US Bridges

Msas 158 over US 169

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27536

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 158 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 158 over US 169 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,450 by 2038. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 158
CrossesUS 169
Location1.7 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 158
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.00753, -93.40092
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,450 by 2038
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 158 over US 169 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 158 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 158 over US 169 carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 158 over US 169?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 158 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.