US Bridges

Msas 129 over I 35W

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27W40

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 129 over I 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 129 over I 35W in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,100 by 2039. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 129
CrossesI 35W
Location1.0 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteCity Street 129
Coordinates44.84799, -93.29819
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2019)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 129 over I 35W built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 129 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 129 over I 35W carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 129 over I 35W?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 129 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.