US Bridges

Msas 233 over Cp Rail

Poor

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 9451

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 233 over Cp Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 233 over Cp Rail in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 17,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,500 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 233
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.1 MI N of JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 233
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95731, -93.19237
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2018)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 233 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 233 over Cp Rail 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 233 over Cp Rail carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 233 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 233 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.