US Bridges

Msas 129 over TH 169

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 610 · Structure no. 27W46

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 129 over TH 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 129 over TH 169 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 129
CrossesTH 169
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 610
RouteCity Street 129
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.13769, -93.39225
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 TH 169 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 129 over TH 169 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 129 over TH 169 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 129 over TH 169?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 129 over TH 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.