US Bridges

Msas 115 over I 494

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 9080

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,232
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 115 over I 494 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 115 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 10,232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 115
CrossesI 494
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH 77
RouteCity Street 115
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86216, -93.25801
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,232 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$901 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 115 over I 494 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 115 over I 494 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 115 over I 494 carry?

About 10,232 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 115 over I 494?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 115 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.