US Bridges

Msas 175 over US 169

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT TH 62 · Structure no. 27589

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 175 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 175 over US 169 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 11,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,900 by 2038. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 175
CrossesUS 169
Location1.1 MI S of JCT TH 62
RouteCity Street 175
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.87318, -93.39668
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2018)
Projected traffic10,900 by 2038
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 175 over US 169 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 175 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 175 over US 169 carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 175 over US 169?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 175 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.