US Bridges

Msas 277 over Minnehaha Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 27579

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 277 over Minnehaha Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Msas 277 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,450 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 277
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteCity Street 277
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.92991, -93.37575
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2020)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$95 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 277 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 277 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 277 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 277 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 277 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.