US Bridges

Msas 240 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of JCT TH 12 · Structure no. 27814

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,085
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 240 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 240 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 3,085 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,650 by 2041. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 240
CrossesI 94
Location2.2 MI N of JCT TH 12
RouteCity Street 240
Coordinates45.00588, -93.28263
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,085 (2021)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 240 over I 94 built?

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

What condition is Msas 240 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 240 over I 94 carry?

About 3,085 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 240 over I 94?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 240 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.