US Bridges

Msas 103 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 27806

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 103 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 103 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 103
CrossesI 94
Location0.8 MI S of JCT TH 694
RouteCity Street 103
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.05836, -93.28731
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$529 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 103 over I 94 built?

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

What condition is Msas 103 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 103 over I 94 carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 103 over I 94?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 103 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.