US Bridges

Msas 263 over I 94 Bus Ramp; on Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI S of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 27808

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 263 over I 94 Bus Ramp; on Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 263 over I 94 Bus Ramp; on Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 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 263
CrossesI 94 Bus Ramp; on Ramp
Location2.0 MI S of JCT TH 694
RouteCity Street 263
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.04395, -93.28465
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2021)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 263 over I 94 Bus Ramp; on Ramp built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 263 over I 94 Bus Ramp; 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 263 over I 94 Bus Ramp; on Ramp carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Msas 263 over I 94 Bus Ramp; on Ramp?

The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 263 over I 94 Bus Ramp; on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.