US Bridges

Msas 350 over I 394

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27701

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 350 over I 394 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 350 over I 394 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 1,025 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,050 by 2034. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 350
CrossesI 394
Location0.3 MI NE of JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 350
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97592, -93.28178
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2014)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 350 over I 394 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 350 over I 394 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 350 over I 394 carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Msas 350 over I 394?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 350 over I 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.