US Bridges

Msas 429 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SE of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 9420

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 429 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 429 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 5 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 7,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 429
CrossesI 94
Location0.8 MI SE of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 429
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96432, -93.23616
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2020)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 429 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Msas 429 over I 94 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 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 429 over I 94 carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 429 over I 94?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 429 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.