US Bridges

Msas 158 over Building

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the JCT Market ST · Structure no. 93619

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 158 over Building is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 158 over Building in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 6 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 21,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,500 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 158
CrossesBuilding
LocationAt the JCT Market ST
RouteCity Street 158
Coordinates44.94333, -93.09667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2008)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 Building built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 158 over Building 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 158 over Building carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Msas 158 over Building?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 158 over Building?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.