US Bridges

Msas 431 over Minnehaha Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT E 46th S · Structure no. 27C59

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 431 over Minnehaha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 431 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 431
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT E 46th S
RouteCity Street 431
Coordinates44.91828, -93.23218
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2020)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 431 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 431 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 431 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 431 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 431 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.