US Bridges

Msas 422 over I 494

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27V35

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 422 over I 494 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 422 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,750 by 2039. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 422
CrossesI 494
Location1.4 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteCity Street 422
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86019, -93.38274
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2017)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 422 over I 494 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 422 over I 494 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 422 over I 494 carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 422 over I 494?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 422 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.