US Bridges

Msas 301 over Vento Trail

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · N;w of Phalen; Arcade · Structure no. 62617

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
4,450
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 301 over Vento Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 301 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 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 4,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,450 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 301
CrossesVento Trail
LocationN;w of Phalen; Arcade
RouteCity Street 301
Coordinates44.96669, -93.06911
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 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 width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2017)
Projected traffic4,450 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 301 over Vento Trail built?

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

What condition is Msas 301 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 301 over Vento Trail carry?

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 301 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 71 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 301 over Vento Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.