US Bridges

Msas 142 over Minnehaha Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT TH 121 · Structure no. 27C00

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,319
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 142 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete slab carrying Msas 142 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 142
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT TH 121
RouteCity Street 142
Coordinates44.90534, -93.3343
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,319 (2022)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 142 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 142 over Minnehaha Creek 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 142 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 2,319 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 142 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 142 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.