US Bridges

Msas 213 over TH 280; Ramps

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 94; 280 · Structure no. 62843

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,295
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 213 over TH 280; Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 213 over TH 280; Ramps in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2041. The structure is 367 ft (111.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 213
CrossesTH 280; Ramps
LocationAt JCT TH 94; 280
RouteCity Street 213
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96105, -93.20207
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2021)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 213 over TH 280; Ramps built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 213 over TH 280; 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 213 over TH 280; Ramps carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 213 over TH 280; Ramps?

The structure is 367 ft (111.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 213 over TH 280; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.