US Bridges

Msas 109 over Shingle Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of Xerxes Ave · Structure no. 27622

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,150
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 109 over Shingle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Msas 109 over Shingle Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,050 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 109
CrossesShingle Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Xerxes Ave
RouteCity Street 109
Coordinates45.07757, -93.31485
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2019)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 109 over Shingle Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 109 over Shingle 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 109 over Shingle Creek carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 109 over Shingle Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 109 over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.