US Bridges

Msas 125 over Shingle Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of Brooklyn Blv · Structure no. 27A33

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,250
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 125 over Shingle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 125 over Shingle Creek 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 4,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMsas 125
CrossesShingle Creek
Location1.1 MI E of Brooklyn Blv
RouteCity Street 125
Coordinates45.07918, -93.31525
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2019)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$55 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 125 over Shingle Creek built?

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

What condition is Msas 125 over Shingle Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 125 over Shingle Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 125 over Shingle Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 125 over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.