US Bridges

Msas 134 over Elm Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 27A40

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,609
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 134 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 134 over Elm Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,609 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 134
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCity Street 134
Coordinates45.09669, -93.49232
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,609 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 134 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 134 over Elm 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 134 over Elm Creek carry?

About 3,609 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 134 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 134 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.