US Bridges

Msas 188 over I 35E

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI NE of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 9519

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 188 over I 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 188 over I 35E 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 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 7,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,300 by 2039. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 188
CrossesI 35E
Location1.9 MI NE of JCT TH 5
RouteCity Street 188
Coordinates44.93406, -93.1269
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2017)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 188 over I 35E built?

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

What condition is Msas 188 over I 35E 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 188 over I 35E carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 188 over I 35E?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 188 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.