US Bridges

Msas 270 over I 35E; SB Off Ramps

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At E JCT TH 94; 35E · Structure no. 62893

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 270 over I 35E; SB Off Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 270 over I 35E; SB Off Ramps in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2039. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 103 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 270
CrossesI 35E; SB Off Ramps
LocationAt E JCT TH 94; 35E
RouteCity Street 270
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95332, -93.09446
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
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 rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2014)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
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 270 over I 35E; SB Off Ramps built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 270 over I 35E; SB Off 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 270 over I 35E; SB Off Ramps carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Msas 270 over I 35E; SB Off Ramps?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 270 over I 35E; SB Off Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.