US Bridges

Msas 158 over I 35E

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI SW of W JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 62886

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 158 over I 35E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 158 over I 35E in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 28,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,000 by 2039. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 158
CrossesI 35E
Location0.4 MI SW of W JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 158
Coordinates44.94668, -93.10431
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2017)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 158 over I 35E built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 158 over I 35E 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 158 over I 35E carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 158 over I 35E?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 158 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.