US Bridges

Msas 247 over Minnehaha Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of E 46th ST · Structure no. 27593

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 247 over Minnehaha Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Msas 247 over Minnehaha Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,348 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 247
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.2 MI S of E 46th ST
RouteCity Street 247
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.91703, -93.22292
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2020)
Projected traffic2,348 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 247 over Minnehaha Creek built?

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

What condition is Msas 247 over Minnehaha Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 247 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 247 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 247 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.