US Bridges

Msas 173 over I 94; Ramps

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of E JCT TH 35E · Structure no. 62702

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 173 over I 94; Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 173 over I 94; Ramps in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 4,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,550 by 2038. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 173
CrossesI 94; Ramps
Location0.2 MI E of E JCT TH 35E
RouteCity Street 173
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95328, -93.08887
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2018)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 173 over I 94; Ramps built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 173 over I 94; Ramps 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 173 over I 94; Ramps carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 173 over I 94; Ramps?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 173 over I 94; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.