US Bridges

Msas 248 over Mn 36

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI Sq JCT TH 36; 120 · Structure no. 62097

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 248 over Mn 36 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 248 over Mn 36 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,900 by 2039. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 248
CrossesMn 36
Location0.5 MI Sq JCT TH 36; 120
RouteCity Street 248
Coordinates45.01556, -92.99227
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2017)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 248 over Mn 36 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 248 over Mn 36 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 248 over Mn 36 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 248 over Mn 36?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 248 over Mn 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.