US Bridges

Msas 262 over I 94

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI S of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 27549A

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,665
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 262 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 262 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,665 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,900 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMsas 262
CrossesI 94
Location2.8 MI S of JCT TH 694
RouteCity Street 262
Coordinates45.03152, -93.28741
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,665 (2021)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 262 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 262 over I 94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 262 over I 94 carry?

About 7,665 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 262 over I 94?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 262 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.