Msas 194 over TH 194 SB
FairSt. Louis County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 69839
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 315 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Msas 194 over TH 194 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 194 over TH 194 SB in St. Louis 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Msas 194 over TH 194 SB built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Msas 194 over TH 194 SB 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Msas 194 over TH 194 SB carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Msas 194 over TH 194 SB?
The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Msas 194 over TH 194 SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.