US Bridges

Msas 288 over Vento Trail

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 200 E of Payne Ave · Structure no. 62616

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,258
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 288 over Vento Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 288 over Vento Trail 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,900 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 288
CrossesVento Trail
Location200 E of Payne Ave
RouteCity Street 288
Coordinates44.96588, -93.07248
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,258 (2021)
Projected traffic20,900 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Vento Trail built?

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

What condition is Msas 288 over Vento Trail 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 288 over Vento Trail carry?

About 23,258 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 288 over Vento Trail?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 288 over Vento Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.