US Bridges

Msas 283 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of W JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 27837

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 283 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 283 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 283
CrossesI 94
Location0.4 MI W of W JCT TH 35W
RouteCity Street 283
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96625, -93.27782
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2019)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 283 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 283 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 283 over I 94 carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 283 over I 94?

The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 283 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.