US Bridges

Msas 172 over Midtown Greenway

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Lake ST · Structure no. 27665

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 172 over Midtown Greenway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 172 over Midtown Greenway in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,261 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 172
CrossesMidtown Greenway
Location0.1 MI N of Lake ST
RouteCity Street 172
Coordinates44.95029, -93.29446
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2019)
Projected traffic2,261 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 172 over Midtown Greenway built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 172 over Midtown Greenway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 172 over Midtown Greenway carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 172 over Midtown Greenway?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 172 over Midtown Greenway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.