US Bridges

Msas 215 over I 94

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT TH 120 · Structure no. 9147

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 215 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 215 over I 94 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 10,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,200 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 215
CrossesI 94
Location1.5 MI W of JCT TH 120
RouteCity Street 215
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95151, -93.01516
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2019)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2039
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 215 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 215 over I 94 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 215 over I 94 carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 215 over I 94?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 215 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.