US Bridges

Msas 194 over West 7th ST TH 5

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI SW of JCT TH 51 · Structure no. 9490

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,060
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 194 over West 7th ST TH 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Msas 194 over West 7th ST TH 5 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 2,060 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,900 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMsas 194
CrossesWest 7th ST TH 5
Location1.9 MI SW of JCT TH 51
RouteCity Street 194
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89645, -93.17957
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2022)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 194 over West 7th ST TH 5 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 194 over West 7th ST TH 5 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 194 over West 7th ST TH 5 carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 194 over West 7th ST TH 5?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 194 over West 7th ST TH 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.