US Bridges

Msas 113 over Bnsf; Cp Rail

Poor

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Msas 137 · Structure no. 62515

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
449 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 113 over Bnsf; Cp Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 113 over Bnsf; Cp Rail in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 449 ft (137 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 113
CrossesBnsf; Cp Rail
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Msas 137
RouteCity Street 113
Coordinates44.95904, -93.08347
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length449 ft (137 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2017)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 113 over Bnsf; Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 113 over Bnsf; Cp Rail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 113 over Bnsf; Cp Rail carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 113 over Bnsf; Cp Rail?

The structure is 449 ft (137 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 113 over Bnsf; Cp Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.