US Bridges

Msas 135 over Rush Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.2 NW of JCT Csah 121 · Structure no. 27A49

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,202
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 135 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 135 over Rush Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMsas 135
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.2 NW of JCT Csah 121
RouteCity Street 135
Coordinates45.15122, -93.48306
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 135 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 135 over Rush 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 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 135 over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 135 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 135 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.