US Bridges

Msas 140 over TH 62

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27582

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 140 over TH 62 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 140 over TH 62 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 882 vehicles a day, projected to reach 980 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 140
CrossesTH 62
Location0.5 MI E of JCT TH 494
RouteCity Street 140
Coordinates44.89206, -93.43289
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2021)
Projected traffic980 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 140 over TH 62 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 140 over TH 62 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 140 over TH 62 carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 140 over TH 62?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 140 over TH 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.