US Bridges

Msas 280 over TH 7

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27B65

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 280 over TH 7 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 280 over TH 7 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 280
CrossesTH 7
Location2.1 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteCity Street 280
Coordinates44.93916, -93.35654
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2020)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 280 over TH 7 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 280 over TH 7 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 280 over TH 7 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Msas 280 over TH 7?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 280 over TH 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.