US Bridges

Msas 106 over I 35E

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT TH 110 · Structure no. 19822

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 106 over I 35E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 106 over I 35E in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2039. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMsas 106
CrossesI 35E
Location0.6 MI S of JCT TH 110
RouteCity Street 106
Coordinates44.87496, -93.14326
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic770 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 106 over I 35E built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 106 over I 35E 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 106 over I 35E carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 106 over I 35E?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 106 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.