US Bridges

Msas 156 over Plymouth Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.73 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. R0935

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 156 over Plymouth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 156 over Plymouth Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 156
CrossesPlymouth Creek
Location0.73 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 156
Coordinates45.02921, -93.48174
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2017)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 156 over Plymouth Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 156 over Plymouth 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 2022.

How much traffic does Msas 156 over Plymouth Creek carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Msas 156 over Plymouth Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Msas 156 over Plymouth Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.