US Bridges

Msas 235 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the W JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 62888

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 235 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 235 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,500 by 2038. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 235
CrossesI 35E; NB Off Ramp
LocationAt the W JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 235
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95088, -93.09949
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2018)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$382 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 235 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 235 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp 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 235 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 235 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 235 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.