US Bridges

Msas 156 over Cp Rail

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · .4MI N of JCT Schmidt Lak · Structure no. 27B99

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 156 over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 156 over Cp Rail 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 156
CrossesCp Rail
Location.4MI N of JCT Schmidt Lak
RouteCity Street 156
Coordinates45.04999, -93.48181
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2017)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 156 over Cp Rail built?

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

What condition is Msas 156 over Cp Rail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 156 over Cp Rail carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 156 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 156 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.