US Bridges

Msas 225 over I 394

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27702

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 225 over I 394 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 225 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 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 987 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,050 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 225
CrossesI 394
Location0.3 MI NE of JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 225
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97642, -93.28128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2022)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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$286 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 225 over I 394 built?

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

What condition is Msas 225 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 225 over I 394 carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 225 over I 394?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 225 over I 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.