US Bridges

Msas 102 over I 35W

Poor

Dakota County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of JCT TH 35E · Structure no. 19863

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 102 over I 35W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 102 over I 35W in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,800 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 102
CrossesI 35W
Location2.2 MI N of JCT TH 35E
RouteCity Street 102
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.76992, -93.2886
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2018)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 102 over I 35W built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 102 over I 35W in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 102 over I 35W carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 102 over I 35W?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 102 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.