US Bridges

Msas 342 over Shingle Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of 42nd Ave N · Structure no. 27719

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,734
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 342 over Shingle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Msas 342 over Shingle Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 7,734 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,962 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 342
CrossesShingle Creek
Location0.1 MI N of 42nd Ave N
RouteCity Street 342
Coordinates45.03329, -93.28812
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,734 (2021)
Projected traffic8,962 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 342 over Shingle Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 342 over Shingle Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 342 over Shingle Creek carry?

About 7,734 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Msas 342 over Shingle Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 342 over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.