US Bridges

Msas 122 over Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 60 · Structure no. 94196

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 122 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Msas 122 over Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 122
CrossesCreek
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 60
RouteCity Street 122
Coordinates44.88623, -93.45267
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 122 over Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 122 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 122 over Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 122 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Msas 122 over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.