US Bridges

Msas 197 over I 94 US 952A; Ramps

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27796

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
670 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,855
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 197 over I 94 US 952A; Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 197 over I 94 US 952A; Ramps in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 47 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 8,855 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,500 by 2041. The structure is 670 ft (204.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 197
CrossesI 94 US 952A; Ramps
Location1.2 MI N of JCT TH 394
RouteCity Street 197
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.99196, -93.28533
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length670 ft (204.1 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,855 (2021)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 197 over I 94 US 952A; Ramps built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Msas 197 over I 94 US 952A; 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 197 over I 94 US 952A; Ramps carry?

About 8,855 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 197 over I 94 US 952A; Ramps?

The structure is 670 ft (204.1 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 197 over I 94 US 952A; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.