US Bridges

Msas 223 over I 394

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 55 (eb) · Structure no. 27730

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
407 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,900
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 223 over I 394 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 223 over I 394 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,900 by 2039. The structure is 407 ft (124 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 223
CrossesI 394
LocationAt JCT TH 55 (eb)
RouteCity Street 223
Coordinates44.97933, -93.27894
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length407 ft (124 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2014)
Projected traffic16,900 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 223 over I 394 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 223 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 223 over I 394 carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Msas 223 over I 394?

The structure is 407 ft (124 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 223 over I 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.