US Bridges

Msas 286 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of W JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 27966

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 286 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 286 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 1,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,650 by 2039. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 286
CrossesI 94
Location0.7 MI W of W JCT TH 35W
RouteCity Street 286
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96479, -93.28298
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2019)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2039
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 286 over I 94 built?

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

What condition is Msas 286 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 286 over I 94 carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 286 over I 94?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 286 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.