US Bridges

Msas 223 over BNSF RR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27716

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
609 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,722
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 223 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 223 over BNSF RR 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 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 4,722 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,722 by 2034. The structure is 609 ft (185.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 223
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.1 MI N of JCT TH 394
RouteCity Street 223
Coordinates44.98114, -93.27994
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length609 ft (185.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,722 (2014)
Projected traffic4,722 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 223 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 223 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 223 over BNSF RR carry?

About 4,722 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Msas 223 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 609 ft (185.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 223 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.