US Bridges

Msas 165 over Midtown Greenway

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Lake ST · Structure no. 27A94

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 165 over Midtown Greenway is a concrete frame carrying Msas 165 over Midtown Greenway in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,682 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 165
CrossesMidtown Greenway
Location0.1 MI N of Lake ST
RouteCity Street 165
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95029, -93.26266
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.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2020)
Projected traffic9,682 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 165 over Midtown Greenway built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 165 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 165 over Midtown Greenway carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 165 over Midtown Greenway?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 165 over Midtown Greenway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.