US Bridges

Msas 406 over Cp Rail; Bassett Creek

Poor

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI SW of JCT Csah 40 · Structure no. 27650

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,334
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 406 over Cp Rail; Bassett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 406 over Cp Rail; Bassett Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,334 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 406
CrossesCp Rail; Bassett Creek
Location0.4 MI SW of JCT Csah 40
RouteCity Street 406
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97664, -93.30364
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,334 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 406 over Cp Rail; Bassett Creek built?

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

What condition is Msas 406 over Cp Rail; Bassett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 406 over Cp Rail; Bassett Creek carry?

About 1,334 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 406 over Cp Rail; Bassett Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 406 over Cp Rail; Bassett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.