US Bridges

Msas 389 over Bassett Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 156 · Structure no. 96471

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,347
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 389 over Bassett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 389 over Bassett Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 389
CrossesBassett Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 156
RouteCity Street 389
Coordinates44.98594, -93.38862
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic3,347 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 389 over Bassett Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 389 over Bassett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Msas 389 over Bassett Creek carry?

About 3,347 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 389 over Bassett Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Msas 389 over Bassett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.