US Bridges

Msas 142 over Purgatory Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 62 · Structure no. 27J08

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,872
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 142 over Purgatory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 142 over Purgatory Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,872 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,050 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 142
CrossesPurgatory Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 62
RouteCity Street 142
Coordinates44.89511, -93.49295
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,872 (2021)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Purgatory Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 142 over Purgatory 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 142 over Purgatory Creek carry?

About 1,872 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 142 over Purgatory Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Msas 142 over Purgatory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.