US Bridges

Msas 130 over I 35W

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 9041

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,577
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 130 over I 35W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 130 over I 35W in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 9,577 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,700 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 130
CrossesI 35W
Location1.5 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteCity Street 130
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.84078, -93.29828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,577 (2021)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 130 over I 35W built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Msas 130 over I 35W 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 130 over I 35W carry?

About 9,577 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 130 over I 35W?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 130 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.