US Bridges

Con 139 over Msas 234(CHILDS Rd); RR

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SE of Warner RD · Structure no. 62532

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
754 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 139 over Msas 234(CHILDS Rd); RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 139 over Msas 234(CHILDS Rd); RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2029. The structure is 754 ft (229.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 139
CrossesMsas 234(CHILDS Rd); RR
Location0.1 MI SE of Warner RD
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.94319, -93.05192
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length754 ft (229.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (1995)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Con 139 over Msas 234(CHILDS Rd); RR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 139 over Msas 234(CHILDS Rd); RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Con 139 over Msas 234(CHILDS Rd); RR carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Con 139 over Msas 234(CHILDS Rd); RR?

The structure is 754 ft (229.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Con 139 over Msas 234(CHILDS Rd); RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.