US Bridges

Msas 101 over I 35

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 35 E · Structure no. 19804

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 101 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 101 over I 35 in Dakota 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 5 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 7,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,400 by 2039. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMsas 101
CrossesI 35
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 35 E
RouteCity Street 101
Coordinates44.73058, -93.28304
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2014)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 101 over I 35 built?

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

What condition is Msas 101 over I 35 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 101 over I 35 carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Msas 101 over I 35?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 101 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.