US Bridges

Msas 145 over I 94

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT TH 51 · Structure no. 9381

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 145 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 145 over I 94 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 61 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 22,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,700 by 2039. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 145
CrossesI 94
Location0.5 MI E of JCT TH 51
RouteCity Street 145
Coordinates44.95179, -93.15682
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2019)
Projected traffic16,700 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 145 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Msas 145 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 145 over I 94 carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 145 over I 94?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 145 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.