US Bridges

Msas 282 over I 94

Poor

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI SE of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27865

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 282 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 282 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 282
CrossesI 94
Location0.4 MI SE of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 282
Coordinates44.96464, -93.24419
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2020)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2040
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 282 over I 94 built?

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

What condition is Msas 282 over I 94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 282 over I 94 carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 282 over I 94?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 282 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.