US Bridges

Msas 430 over Cp Rail

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of Normdale Blv · Structure no. 27563

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,898
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 430 over Cp Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 430 over Cp Rail in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,898 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 430
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.8 MI W of Normdale Blv
RouteCity Street 430
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.79414, -93.36773
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,898 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 430 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 430 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 430 over Cp Rail carry?

About 2,898 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 430 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 430 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.