US Bridges

Msas 160 over Cp Rail

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 4572

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 160 over Cp Rail is a concrete slab carrying Msas 160 over Cp Rail in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 5 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 13,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 160
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteCity Street 160
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86255, -93.36238
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$475 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 160 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 160 over Cp Rail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 160 over Cp Rail carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 160 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 160 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.