Msas 221 over I 394
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 55 (wb) · Structure no. 27705
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 389 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,900
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Msas 221 over I 394 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 221 over I 394 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2029. The structure is 389 ft (118.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Msas 221 over I 394 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Msas 221 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 221 over I 394 carry?
About 7,900 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Msas 221 over I 394?
The structure is 389 ft (118.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Msas 221 over I 394?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.