US Bridges

Msas 117 over Csah 34(UNIVERSITY Ave)

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of Rice ST · Structure no. 9250

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 117 over Csah 34(UNIVERSITY Ave) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Msas 117 over Csah 34(UNIVERSITY Ave) in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,850 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 117
CrossesCsah 34(UNIVERSITY Ave)
Location0.2 MI E of Rice ST
RouteCity Street 117
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95597, -93.10081
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2019)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$507 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 117 over Csah 34(UNIVERSITY Ave) built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 117 over Csah 34(UNIVERSITY Ave) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 117 over Csah 34(UNIVERSITY Ave) carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 117 over Csah 34(UNIVERSITY Ave)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 117 over Csah 34(UNIVERSITY Ave)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.