US Bridges

Msas 136 over I 35W

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 9053

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,699
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 136 over I 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 136 over I 35W in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1957, 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 6 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 7,699 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,900 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 136
CrossesI 35W
Location2.0 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteCity Street 136
Coordinates44.83355, -93.29501
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,699 (2021)
Projected traffic9,900 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 statusEligible 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 136 over I 35W built?

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

What condition is Msas 136 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 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 136 over I 35W carry?

About 7,699 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 136 over I 35W?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 136 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.