US Bridges

Msas 264 over I 35W

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT Mn 62 · Structure no. 27V87

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 264 over I 35W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 264 over I 35W in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 6,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,800 by 2039. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 264
CrossesI 35W
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Mn 62
RouteCity Street 264
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.91248, -93.27482
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2016)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
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 264 over I 35W built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 264 over I 35W 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 264 over I 35W carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Msas 264 over I 35W?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 264 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.