US Bridges

Msas 115 over I 35

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT I 535 · Structure no. 69909

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 115 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 115 over I 35 in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,140 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMsas 115
CrossesI 35
Location0.5 MI S of JCT I 535
RouteCity Street 115
Coordinates46.75935, -92.12875
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2018)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 115 over I 35 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 115 over I 35 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 115 over I 35 carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 115 over I 35?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 115 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.