US Bridges

Msas 215 over BNSF RR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NW of Henn Ave · Structure no. 27692

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,333
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 215 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 215 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4,333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,750 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 215
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.3 MI NW of Henn Ave
RouteCity Street 215
Coordinates44.98603, -93.27222
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,333 (2022)
Projected traffic3,750 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 215 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 215 over BNSF RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 215 over BNSF RR carry?

About 4,333 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 215 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 215 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.