US Bridges

Msas 160 over Midtown Greenway

Poor

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Lake ST · Structure no. 92350

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 160 over Midtown Greenway is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 160 over Midtown Greenway in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,057 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 160
CrossesMidtown Greenway
Location0.1 MI N of Lake ST
RouteCity Street 160
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95033, -93.25249
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2020)
Projected traffic8,057 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$672 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 160 over Midtown Greenway built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 160 over Midtown Greenway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 160 over Midtown Greenway carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 160 over Midtown Greenway?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 160 over Midtown Greenway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.