US Bridges

Msas 163 over TH 100; Ramps

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI S of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 27029

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 163 over TH 100; Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 163 over TH 100; Ramps in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2039. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 163
CrossesTH 100; Ramps
Location2.3 MI S of JCT TH 7
RouteCity Street 163
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.91033, -93.35072
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2013)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 163 over TH 100; Ramps built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 163 over TH 100; 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 163 over TH 100; Ramps carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Msas 163 over TH 100; Ramps?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 163 over TH 100; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.