US Bridges

Msas 101 over I 35E

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI NE of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 19889

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 101 over I 35E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 101 over I 35E in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,800 by 2038. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 101
CrossesI 35E
Location1.0 MI NE of JCT TH 35W
RouteCity Street 101
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.74921, -93.26826
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.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2018)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 101 over I 35E built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 101 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 101 over I 35E carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 101 over I 35E?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 101 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.