US Bridges

Msas 454 over BNSF Northtown Yard

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of University a · Structure no. 27B97

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
560 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,354
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 454 over BNSF Northtown Yard is a steel truss - thru carrying Msas 454 over BNSF Northtown Yard in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,011 by 2041. The structure is 560 ft (170.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 454
CrossesBNSF Northtown Yard
Location0.2 MI W of University a
RouteCity Street 454
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.02764, -93.26805
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length560 ft (170.8 m)
Longest span305 ft (93 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,354 (2021)
Projected traffic8,011 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 454 over BNSF Northtown Yard built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 454 over BNSF Northtown Yard 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 454 over BNSF Northtown Yard carry?

About 3,354 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 454 over BNSF Northtown Yard?

The structure is 560 ft (170.8 m) long with a longest span of 305 ft (93 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 454 over BNSF Northtown Yard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.