US Bridges

Msas 103 over I 35E Coll Ramps

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 19861

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
682 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 103 over I 35E Coll Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 103 over I 35E Coll Ramps 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 3,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,650 by 2039. The structure is 682 ft (208 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 103
CrossesI 35E Coll Ramps
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 494
RouteCity Street 103
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86555, -93.14491
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length682 ft (208 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2014)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 103 over I 35E Coll Ramps built?

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

What condition is Msas 103 over I 35E Coll Ramps 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 103 over I 35E Coll Ramps carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Msas 103 over I 35E Coll Ramps?

The structure is 682 ft (208 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 103 over I 35E Coll Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.