US Bridges

Msas 131 over I 494

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT TH 7;494 · Structure no. 27V61

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 131 over I 494 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 131 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMsas 131
CrossesI 494
Location0.7 MI N of JCT TH 7;494
RouteCity Street 131
Coordinates44.93464, -93.45549
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 131 over I 494 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 131 over I 494 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 131 over I 494 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 131 over I 494?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 131 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.