US Bridges

Msas 454 over I 494; Ramps

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.22 MI W of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27R29

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,498
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 454 over I 494; Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 454 over I 494; Ramps in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 850 by 2042. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 454
CrossesI 494; Ramps
Location0.22 MI W of JCT TH 169
RouteCity Street 454
Coordinates44.8593, -93.39864
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,498 (2022)
Projected traffic850 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 454 over I 494; Ramps built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 454 over I 494; Ramps 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 454 over I 494; Ramps carry?

About 5,498 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 454 over I 494; Ramps?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 454 over I 494; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.