Msas 406 over BNSF RR
PoorHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SW of JCT Csah 40 · Structure no. 90471
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 142 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,334
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Msas 406 over BNSF RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 406 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,334 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Msas 406 over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Msas 406 over BNSF RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Msas 406 over BNSF RR carry?
About 1,334 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Msas 406 over BNSF RR?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Msas 406 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the Railroad.