US Bridges

Msas 283 over TH 280 SB

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 62033

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,088
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 283 over TH 280 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 283 over TH 280 SB in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,088 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 283
CrossesTH 280 SB
Location0.4 MI N of JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 283
Coordinates44.9646, -93.20235
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,088 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 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$349 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 283 over TH 280 SB built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 283 over TH 280 SB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 283 over TH 280 SB carry?

About 7,088 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 283 over TH 280 SB?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 283 over TH 280 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.