US Bridges

Msas 278 over I 394; Collector Rds

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27747

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 278 over I 394; Collector Rds is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 278 over I 394; Collector Rds 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 24,166 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,600 by 2041. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 278
CrossesI 394; Collector Rds
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteCity Street 278
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97044, -93.35124
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.6 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,166 (2021)
Projected traffic20,600 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
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 278 over I 394; Collector Rds built?

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

What condition is Msas 278 over I 394; Collector Rds 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 278 over I 394; Collector Rds carry?

About 24,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Msas 278 over I 394; Collector Rds?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.6 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 278 over I 394; Collector Rds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.