US Bridges

Msas 159 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of W JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 27836

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 159 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 159 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 61 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 8,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 159
CrossesI 94
Location0.5 MI W of W JCT TH 35W
RouteCity Street 159
Coordinates44.9658, -93.27934
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 159 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Msas 159 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 159 over I 94 carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 159 over I 94?

The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 159 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.