US Bridges

Msas 288 over Up; BNSF RR

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · .25 MI E of JCT Penn; 35 · Structure no. 62598

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
767 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 288 over Up; BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 288 over Up; BNSF RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 14,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,400 by 2039. The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 288
CrossesUp; BNSF RR
Location.25 MI E of JCT Penn; 35
RouteCity Street 288
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96253, -93.08614
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length767 ft (233.8 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2017)
Projected traffic14,400 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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 288 over Up; BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 288 over Up; BNSF RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 288 over Up; BNSF RR carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 288 over Up; BNSF RR?

The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 288 over Up; BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.