US Bridges

Msas 104 over Luce Line Trail

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · .25 MI N of JCT Csah 84 · Structure no. 97587

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 104 over Luce Line Trail is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 104 over Luce Line Trail in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,100 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 104
CrossesLuce Line Trail
Location.25 MI N of JCT Csah 84
RouteCity Street 104
Coordinates44.98226, -93.64512
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2019)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 104 over Luce Line Trail built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 104 over Luce Line Trail 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Msas 104 over Luce Line Trail carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 104 over Luce Line Trail?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Msas 104 over Luce Line Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.