US Bridges

Msas 205 over TH 280; 280 NB on Ramp

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 9471

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,290
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 205 over TH 280; 280 NB on Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 205 over TH 280; 280 NB on Ramp in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,300 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 205
CrossesTH 280; 280 NB on Ramp
Location0.6 MI N of JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 205
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96751, -93.20209
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,290 (2021)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2041
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 205 over TH 280; 280 NB on Ramp built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 205 over TH 280; 280 NB on Ramp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 205 over TH 280; 280 NB on Ramp carry?

About 4,290 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 205 over TH 280; 280 NB on Ramp?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 205 over TH 280; 280 NB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.