US Bridges

Msas 107 over Purgatory Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NW of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27663

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 107 over Purgatory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 107 over Purgatory Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,300 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMsas 107
CrossesPurgatory Creek
Location0.4 MI NW of JCT TH 169
RouteCity Street 107
Coordinates44.84706, -93.44733
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2020)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 107 over Purgatory Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 107 over Purgatory Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 107 over Purgatory Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 107 over Purgatory Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 107 over Purgatory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.