US Bridges

Msas 146 over Cp Rail

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27556

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 146 over Cp Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 146 over Cp Rail in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 1,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 146
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteCity Street 146
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89703, -93.36177
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2020)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 146 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Msas 146 over Cp Rail 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 146 over Cp Rail carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 146 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 146 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.