US Bridges

Msas 430 over Minnehaha Pkwy; Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI N of JCT Csah 53 · Structure no. 90591

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
818 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 430 over Minnehaha Pkwy; Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Msas 430 over Minnehaha Pkwy; Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,948 by 2039. The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 430
CrossesMinnehaha Pkwy; Creek
Location1.7 MI N of JCT Csah 53
RouteCity Street 430
Coordinates44.9076, -93.27808
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length818 ft (249.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2019)
Projected traffic8,948 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 430 over Minnehaha Pkwy; Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 430 over Minnehaha Pkwy; Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 430 over Minnehaha Pkwy; Creek carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 430 over Minnehaha Pkwy; Creek?

The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 430 over Minnehaha Pkwy; Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.