US Bridges

Msas 430 over Midtown Greenway

PoorClosed to traffic

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Lake ST · Structure no. 90590

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 430 over Midtown Greenway is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 430 over Midtown Greenway in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,200 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesMsas 430
CrossesMidtown Greenway
Location0.1 MI N of Lake ST
RouteCity Street 430
Coordinates44.9503, -93.27793
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2019)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$747 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 430 over Midtown Greenway built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 430 over Midtown Greenway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 430 over Midtown Greenway carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 430 over Midtown Greenway?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 430 over Midtown Greenway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.