US Bridges

Msas 107 over I 494

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27905

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,135
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 107 over I 494 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 107 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 60 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,050 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 107
CrossesI 494
Location0.4 MI S of JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 107
Coordinates45.08081, -93.44672
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,135 (2021)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 107 over I 494 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Msas 107 over I 494 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 107 over I 494 carry?

About 3,135 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 107 over I 494?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 107 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.