US Bridges

Msas 169 over Basset Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of TH 169 · Structure no. R0522

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 169 over Basset Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 169 over Basset Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,850 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 169
CrossesBasset Creek
Location0.5 MI W of TH 169
RouteCity Street 169
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98946, -93.41145
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2018)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 169 over Basset Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 169 over Basset Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 169 over Basset Creek carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 169 over Basset Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Msas 169 over Basset Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.