US Bridges

Msas 135 over I 494; Ramps

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 12;494 · Structure no. 27V62

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 135 over I 494; Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 135 over I 494; Ramps 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 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,100 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 135
CrossesI 494; Ramps
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 12;494
RouteCity Street 135
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96777, -93.46038
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 135 over I 494; Ramps built?

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

What condition is Msas 135 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 135 over I 494; Ramps carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 135 over I 494; Ramps?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 135 over I 494; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.