Msas 193 over BNSF RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Central Ave · Structure no. 27656

Built: 1985; 40 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected May 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 86 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,747; 2021 count
Owner: City; City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 193 over BNSF RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 193 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,747 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,387 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 193

CrossesBNSF RR

Location0.1 MI N of Central Ave

RouteCity Street 193

CountyHennepin County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates44.99206, -93.25208

Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMay 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating66.4 US tons

Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)

Longest span43 ft (13 m)

Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)

Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,747 (2021)

Projected traffic2,387 by 2041

Trucks11%

Lanes on structure2

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 193 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 193 over BNSF RR 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 193 over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,747 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Msas 193 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 193 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.