US Bridges

Msas 165 over US 169

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI S of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27555

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 165 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 165 over US 169 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 14,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,000 by 2039. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 165
CrossesUS 169
Location2.7 MI S of JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 165
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.04389, -93.40086
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2017)
Projected traffic14,000 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 165 over US 169 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 165 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 165 over US 169 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 165 over US 169?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 165 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.