US Bridges

Msas 152 over I 494

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 12 · Structure no. 9834

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 152 over I 494 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 152 over I 494 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,950 by 2039. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 152
CrossesI 494
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 12
RouteCity Street 152
Coordinates44.97561, -93.46021
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2019)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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$883 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 152 over I 494 built?

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

What condition is Msas 152 over I 494 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 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 152 over I 494 carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 152 over I 494?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 152 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.