US Bridges

Msas 281 over TH 65; Ramps

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · Ath the JCT TH 65; 94 · Structure no. 27840

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,233
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 281 over TH 65; Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 281 over TH 65; Ramps in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 281
CrossesTH 65; Ramps
LocationAth the JCT TH 65; 94
RouteCity Street 281
Coordinates44.96803, -93.26969
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,233 (2022)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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$510 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 281 over TH 65; Ramps built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 281 over TH 65; 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 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 281 over TH 65; Ramps carry?

About 6,233 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 281 over TH 65; Ramps?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 281 over TH 65; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.