US Bridges

Msas 388 over I 394

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27745

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 388 over I 394 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 388 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 5 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 17,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,800 by 2039. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMsas 388
CrossesI 394
Location1.4 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteCity Street 388
Coordinates44.97142, -93.37059
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2017)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure7
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 388 over I 394 built?

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

What condition is Msas 388 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 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 388 over I 394 carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 388 over I 394?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 388 over I 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.