US Bridges

Msas 198 over I 94

Poor

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI SE of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 9421

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 198 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 198 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, 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 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 7,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,100 by 2040. The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 198
CrossesI 94
Location0.9 MI SE of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 198
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96435, -93.23338
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2020)
Projected traffic10,100 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$255 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 198 over I 94 built?

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

What condition is Msas 198 over I 94 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 198 over I 94 carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 198 over I 94?

The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 198 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.