US Bridges

Msas 426 over Minnehaha Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT W 50th S · Structure no. 90490

Built
1902
123 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 426 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Msas 426 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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 7,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,770 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 426
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT W 50th S
RouteCity Street 426
Coordinates44.90812, -93.30866
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2019)
Projected traffic5,770 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 426 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 426 over Minnehaha Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 426 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 426 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 426 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.