US Bridges

Msas 239 over I 35W

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27W03

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 239 over I 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 239 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 9,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,300 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 239
CrossesI 35W
Location0.9 MI S of JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 239
Coordinates44.95554, -93.27039
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2020)
Projected traffic10,300 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 239 over I 35W built?

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

What condition is Msas 239 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 239 over I 35W carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 239 over I 35W?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 239 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.