MSAS 172
Carrying MSAS 172 over I 494
1.9 MI S OF JCT TH 55, Hennepin, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MSAS 172
The MSAS 172 bridge in Hennepin, Minnesota carries MSAS 172 over I 494. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 111,866 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MSAS 172 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 111,866 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 27654
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MSAS 172 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MSAS 172 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 172?
MSAS 172 in Hennepin, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MSAS 172 inspected?
MSAS 172'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 111,866 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MSAS 172 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MSAS 172?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MSAS 172.
Who is responsible for maintaining MSAS 172?
Ownership is not specified for MSAS 172 in the NBI.
How old is MSAS 172 and does age affect safety?
MSAS 172 was built in 1984, making it 42 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.
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