US Bridges

Msas 457 over BNSF RR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N JCT Dunwoody Blv · Structure no. 27B01

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
615 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 457 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Msas 457 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 850 by 2039. The structure is 615 ft (187.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 457
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.1 MI N JCT Dunwoody Blv
RouteCity Street 457
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97484, -93.29528
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length615 ft (187.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2017)
Projected traffic850 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 457 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 457 over BNSF RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 457 over BNSF RR carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 457 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 615 ft (187.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 457 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.