US Bridges

Msas 241 over I 35W

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27W02

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 241 over I 35W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 241 over I 35W in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,900 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 241
CrossesI 35W
Location1.2 MI S of JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 241
Coordinates44.95195, -93.27332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2020)
Projected traffic14,900 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 241 over I 35W built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 241 over I 35W 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 241 over I 35W carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 241 over I 35W?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 241 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.