US Bridges

Msas 226 over BNSF RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of Henn Ave · Structure no. 92351

Built
1893
132 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,738
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 226 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Msas 226 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1893, so it is 132 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 1,738 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,390 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 226
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.2 MI N of Henn Ave
RouteCity Street 226
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.9895, -93.25918
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,738 (2021)
Projected traffic3,390 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$286 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 226 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 226 over BNSF RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 226 over BNSF RR carry?

About 1,738 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 226 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 226 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.