FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MSAS 160

Carrying MSAS 160 over MIDTOWN GREENWAY

0.1 MI N OF LAKE ST, Hennepin, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MSAS 160

The MSAS 160 bridge in Hennepin, Minnesota carries MSAS 160 over MIDTOWN GREENWAY. It was built in 1916, making it 110 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.8 meters (94 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 680 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 28.5 metric tons.

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

How MSAS 160 compares

▼ 7.2
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 160 28.5 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.5
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
28.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1916
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
28.8 m (94 ft)
Deck Width
19.2 m (63 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
680 vehicles/day
Structure Number
92350

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

MSAS 160 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 160 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 160?

MSAS 160 in Hennepin, Minnesota has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MSAS 160 inspected?

MSAS 160'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 680 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MSAS 160 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 160?

MSAS 160 has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MSAS 160?

MSAS 160 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MSAS 160 and does age affect safety?

MSAS 160 was built in 1916, making it 110 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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