US Bridges

Mn 194 over 2nd Ave W Ramp

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 69575

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 194 over 2nd Ave W Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 194 over 2nd Ave W Ramp in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,300 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMn 194
Crosses2nd Ave W Ramp
Location0.7 MI N of JCT TH 35
RouteState Highway 194
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.78855, -92.10628
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2019)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mn 194 over 2nd Ave W Ramp built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 194 over 2nd Ave W 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 194 over 2nd Ave W Ramp carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mn 194 over 2nd Ave W Ramp?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 194 over 2nd Ave W Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.