US Bridges

Msas 276 over BNSF Rr; Cedar Lk Trl

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 27621

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 276 over BNSF Rr; Cedar Lk Trl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 276 over BNSF Rr; Cedar Lk Trl in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 9,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,700 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 276
CrossesBNSF Rr; Cedar Lk Trl
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCity Street 276
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95685, -93.3709
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2020)
Projected traffic16,700 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 276 over BNSF Rr; Cedar Lk Trl built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 276 over BNSF Rr; Cedar Lk Trl 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 276 over BNSF Rr; Cedar Lk Trl carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 276 over BNSF Rr; Cedar Lk Trl?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 276 over BNSF Rr; Cedar Lk Trl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.