US Bridges

Msas 260 over I 35W

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI N of JCT TH 62 · Structure no. 9616

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 260 over I 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 260 over I 35W in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,600 by 2039. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 260
CrossesI 35W
Location2.5 MI N of JCT TH 62
RouteCity Street 260
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.92684, -93.27464
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2016)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 260 over I 35W built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 260 over I 35W 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 260 over I 35W carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Msas 260 over I 35W?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 260 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.