US Bridges

Msas 221 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27782

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,739
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 221 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 221 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 7,739 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,400 by 2041. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 221
CrossesI 94
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 221
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98769, -93.28878
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,739 (2021)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 221 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 221 over I 94 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 221 over I 94 carry?

About 7,739 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 221 over I 94?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 221 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.