US Bridges

Msas 153 over Cp Rail

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27A31

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 153 over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 153 over Cp Rail in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 11,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,600 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 153
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.6 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 153
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.04159, -93.50741
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2013)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 153 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 153 over Cp Rail 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 153 over Cp Rail carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Msas 153 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 153 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.