US Bridges

Msas 218 over I 394; Ramps

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27706

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,159
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 218 over I 394; Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 218 over I 394; Ramps in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 39 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 6 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 2,159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 218
CrossesI 394; Ramps
Location0.8 MI NE of JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 218
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98183, -93.27565
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,159 (2022)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
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 218 over I 394; Ramps built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Msas 218 over I 394; 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 218 over I 394; Ramps carry?

About 2,159 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 218 over I 394; Ramps?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 218 over I 394; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.