US Bridges

Msas 138 over Cp Rail

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 49 · Structure no. 62559

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 138 over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 138 over Cp Rail in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,100 by 2039. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 138
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 49
RouteCity Street 138
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.99911, -93.10229
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2019)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 138 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 138 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 138 over Cp Rail carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 138 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 138 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.