US Bridges

Msas 194 over Cp Rail

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.47 MI S of Ford Pkwy · Structure no. 62528

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 194 over Cp Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 194 over Cp Rail in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMsas 194
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.47 MI S of Ford Pkwy
RouteCity Street 194
Coordinates44.91105, -93.18739
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2017)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 194 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 194 over Cp Rail 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 194 over Cp Rail carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 194 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 194 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.