US Bridges

Msas 102 over I 494

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT 94; 494 · Structure no. 82518

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
589 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 102 over I 494 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 102 over I 494 in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 26,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,000 by 2039. The structure is 589 ft (179.4 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 102
CrossesI 494
Location0.9 MI S of JCT 94; 494
RouteCity Street 102
CountyWashington County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.93651, -92.96061
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length589 ft (179.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2019)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 102 over I 494 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 102 over I 494 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 Msas 102 over I 494 carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 102 over I 494?

The structure is 589 ft (179.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 102 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.