US Bridges

Msas 276 over Minnehaha Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 27C19

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 276 over Minnehaha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 276 over Minnehaha Creek 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 4,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,100 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 276
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteCity Street 276
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.92947, -93.36517
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2020)
Projected traffic19,100 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 276 over Minnehaha Creek built?

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

What condition is Msas 276 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 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 276 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 276 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 276 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.