US Bridges

Msas 181 over I 94

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI SE of JCT TH 280 · Structure no. 62845

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 181 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 181 over I 94 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 6 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 5,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,150 by 2039. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 181
CrossesI 94
Location1.1 MI SE of JCT TH 280
RouteCity Street 181
Coordinates44.95281, -93.18249
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2019)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 181 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Msas 181 over I 94 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 181 over I 94 carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 181 over I 94?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 181 over I 94?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.