US Bridges

Msas 165 over I 35W; I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI West of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27853

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
342 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,217
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 165 over I 35W; I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 165 over I 35W; I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 165
CrossesI 35W; I 94
Location0.4 MI West of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 165
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96569, -93.26257
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,217 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 165 over I 35W; I 94 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 165 over I 35W; 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 165 over I 35W; I 94 carry?

About 6,217 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 165 over I 35W; I 94?

The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 165 over I 35W; I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.