US Bridges

Msas 282 over US 52 (lafayette)

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 62044

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 282 over US 52 (lafayette) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 282 over US 52 (lafayette) in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 282
CrossesUS 52 (lafayette)
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 56
RouteCity Street 282
Coordinates44.92229, -93.06656
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 282 over US 52 (lafayette) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 282 over US 52 (lafayette) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 282 over US 52 (lafayette) carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Msas 282 over US 52 (lafayette)?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 282 over US 52 (lafayette)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.