US Bridges

Msas 348 over Lrt

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.33 MI E of JCT Csah 61 · Structure no. 27C09

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,915
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 348 over Lrt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 348 over Lrt in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,915 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,800 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 348
CrossesLrt
Location0.33 MI E of JCT Csah 61
RouteCity Street 348
Coordinates44.90633, -93.42158
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,915 (2022)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
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 348 over Lrt built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 348 over Lrt 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 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 348 over Lrt carry?

About 3,915 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 348 over Lrt?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 348 over Lrt?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.