US Bridges

Msas 158 over Msas 258(EXCHANGE)

PoorPosted for load

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the JCT Exchange ST · Structure no. 90378

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
1,031 ft
38 main spans
Daily traffic
6,350
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 158 over Msas 258(EXCHANGE) is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Msas 158 over Msas 258(EXCHANGE) in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,300 by 2039. The structure is 1,031 ft (314.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 158
CrossesMsas 258(EXCHANGE)
LocationAt the JCT Exchange ST
RouteCity Street 158
Coordinates44.94342, -93.09969
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans38 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,031 ft (314.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,350 (2019)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2039
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

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 158 over Msas 258(EXCHANGE) built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 158 over Msas 258(EXCHANGE) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 158 over Msas 258(EXCHANGE) carry?

About 6,350 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 158 over Msas 258(EXCHANGE)?

The structure is 1,031 ft (314.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 158 over Msas 258(EXCHANGE)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.