US Bridges

Msas 331 over I 394

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27744

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,467
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 331 over I 394 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 331 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 4,467 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 331
CrossesI 394
Location2.1 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteCity Street 331
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97202, -93.38185
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,467 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 331 over I 394 built?

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

What condition is Msas 331 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 331 over I 394 carry?

About 4,467 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 331 over I 394?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 331 over I 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.