US Bridges

Msas 141 over Minnehaha Creek

FairPosted for load

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 90643

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,067
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 141 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Msas 141 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31,067 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,400 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMsas 141
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.4 MI E of JCT TH 100
RouteCity Street 141
Coordinates44.91198, -93.34238
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,067 (2021)
Projected traffic23,400 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 141 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 141 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 141 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 31,067 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 141 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 141 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.