US Bridges

Msas 140 over I 35 Frrd Mich; Lk Pl

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI NE of JCT TH 535 · Structure no. 69816

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
815 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
19,399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 140 over I 35 Frrd Mich; Lk Pl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Msas 140 over I 35 Frrd Mich; Lk Pl in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 19,399 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2042. The structure is 815 ft (248.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 140
CrossesI 35 Frrd Mich; Lk Pl
Location2.0 MI NE of JCT TH 535
RouteCity Street 140
Coordinates46.78636, -92.0971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length815 ft (248.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,399 (2022)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 140 over I 35 Frrd Mich; Lk Pl built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 140 over I 35 Frrd Mich; Lk Pl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 140 over I 35 Frrd Mich; Lk Pl carry?

About 19,399 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Msas 140 over I 35 Frrd Mich; Lk Pl?

The structure is 815 ft (248.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 140 over I 35 Frrd Mich; Lk Pl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.