US Bridges

Msas 415 over I 494

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 27V63

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 415 over I 494 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 415 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 22,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,700 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long and 216 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 415
CrossesI 494
Location0.5 MI E of JCT TH 35W
RouteCity Street 415
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86186, -93.28838
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length312 ft (95 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width216 ft (65.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,170 (2021)
Projected traffic18,700 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
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 415 over I 494 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 415 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 415 over I 494 carry?

About 22,170 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 415 over I 494?

The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 216 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 415 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.