US Bridges

Msas 233 over I 94

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 280 · Structure no. 9452

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 233 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 233 over I 94 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 17,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,500 by 2038. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 233
CrossesI 94
Location0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 280
RouteCity Street 233
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95626, -93.19244
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2018)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
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 233 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 233 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 233 over I 94 carry?

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

How long is Msas 233 over I 94?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 233 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.