US Bridges

Msas 291 over BNSF RR

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Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Glenwood Ave · Structure no. 27699

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,190
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 291 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 291 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 291
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.1 MI N of Glenwood Ave
RouteCity Street 291
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97979, -93.28219
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2022)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 291 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 291 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 291 over BNSF RR carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 291 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 291 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.