Msas 165 over Minnehaha Creek
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · At Minnehaha Pkwy · Structure no. 27547
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,471
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Msas 165 over Minnehaha Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Msas 165 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 5,471 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,809 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Msas 165 over Minnehaha Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Msas 165 over Minnehaha Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Msas 165 over Minnehaha Creek carry?
About 5,471 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Msas 165 over Minnehaha Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Msas 165 over Minnehaha Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.