US Bridges

Msas 354 over I 35W

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 9213

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 354 over I 35W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 354 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 14,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,200 by 2039. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 354
CrossesI 35W
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteCity Street 354
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.85522, -93.29812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2016)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible 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 354 over I 35W built?

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

What condition is Msas 354 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 354 over I 35W carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Msas 354 over I 35W?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 354 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.