FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MSAS 282

Carrying MSAS 282 over MINNEHAHA CREEK

0.5 MI W OF JCT TEXAS AV, Hennepin, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MSAS 282

The MSAS 282 bridge in Hennepin, Minnesota carries MSAS 282 over MINNEHAHA CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,950 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MSAS 282 compares

▼ 6.9
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Minnesota bridges
980
Bridges in Hennepin · 28 in Poor condition
MSAS 282 28.8 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.8
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
20.4 m (67 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,950 vehicles/day
Structure Number
27519

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

MSAS 282 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare MSAS 282 against other structures in Hennepin and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MSAS 282?

MSAS 282 in Hennepin, Minnesota has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MSAS 282 inspected?

MSAS 282's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,950 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MSAS 282 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MSAS 282?

MSAS 282 has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MSAS 282?

MSAS 282 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MSAS 282 and does age affect safety?

MSAS 282 was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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