US Bridges

Msas 169 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 3.4 MI N of JCT TH 12 · Structure no. 27812

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,336
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 169 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 169 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 19,336 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2041. The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 169
CrossesI 94
Location3.4 MI N of JCT TH 12
RouteCity Street 169
Coordinates45.02393, -93.28452
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (88.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,336 (2021)
Projected traffic16,700 by 2041
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 169 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 169 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 169 over I 94 carry?

About 19,336 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Msas 169 over I 94?

The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 169 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.