US Bridges

Msas 205 over BNSF RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NW of Henn Ave · Structure no. 27682

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,984
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 205 over BNSF RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 205 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,984 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,270 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 205
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.3 MI NW of Henn Ave
RouteCity Street 205
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98646, -93.27057
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,984 (2022)
Projected traffic7,270 by 2042
Trucks—
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 205 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 205 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 205 over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,984 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 205 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 205 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.