US Bridges

Msas 104 over I 94; WB on Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27707

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 104 over I 94; WB on Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 104 over I 94; WB on Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 9,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,400 by 2039. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 104
CrossesI 94; WB on Ramp
Location0.5 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteCity Street 104
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.07993, -93.39215
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2019)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 104 over I 94; WB on Ramp built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 104 over I 94; WB on Ramp 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 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 104 over I 94; WB on Ramp carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 104 over I 94; WB on Ramp?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 104 over I 94; WB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.