US Bridges

Msas 201 over Minnehaha Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At W 54th ST · Structure no. 92324

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 201 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Msas 201 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 201
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
LocationAt W 54th ST
RouteCity Street 201
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.9054, -93.31458
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 201 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 201 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 201 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 201 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 201 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.