US Bridges

Msas 117 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI NE of W JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 62889

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 117 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 117 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 34 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 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,900 by 2038. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 117
CrossesI 35E; NB Off Ramp
Location0.1 MI NE of W JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 117
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95141, -93.09837
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2038
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

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 117 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Msas 117 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 117 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 117 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 117 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.