US Bridges

Msas 194 over Flint Hills Resour;bluff

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI SW of JCT Otto ST · Structure no. 62512

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
681 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 194 over Flint Hills Resour;bluff is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 194 over Flint Hills Resour;bluff in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 58 years old, older 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2037. The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 194
CrossesFlint Hills Resour;bluff
Location0.2 MI SW of JCT Otto ST
RouteCity Street 194
Coordinates44.91745, -93.13282
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length681 ft (207.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2017)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 194 over Flint Hills Resour;bluff built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Msas 194 over Flint Hills Resour;bluff 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 194 over Flint Hills Resour;bluff carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Msas 194 over Flint Hills Resour;bluff?

The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 194 over Flint Hills Resour;bluff?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.