US Bridges

Msas 440 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI NE of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27957

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,875
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 440 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 440 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, 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 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 3,875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,750 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 440
CrossesI 94
Location1.8 MI NE of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 440
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96462, -93.21582
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,875 (2021)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2041
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 440 over I 94 built?

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

What condition is Msas 440 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 440 over I 94 carry?

About 3,875 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 440 over I 94?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 440 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.