US Bridges

Msas 211 over Midtown Greenway

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Lake ST · Structure no. 27A32

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 211 over Midtown Greenway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Msas 211 over Midtown Greenway in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,940 by 2028. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 211
CrossesMidtown Greenway
Location0.1 MI N of Lake ST
RouteCity Street 211
Coordinates44.95022, -93.27029
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2008)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 211 over Midtown Greenway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 211 over Midtown Greenway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 211 over Midtown Greenway carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Msas 211 over Midtown Greenway?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 211 over Midtown Greenway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.