FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MSAS 194

Carrying MSAS 194 over FLINT HILLS RESOUR;BLUFF

0.2 MI SW OF JCT OTTO ST, Ramsey, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MSAS 194

The MSAS 194 bridge in Ramsey, Minnesota carries MSAS 194 over FLINT HILLS RESOUR;BLUFF. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 207.6 meters (681 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MSAS 194 compares

▲ 6.6
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Minnesota bridges
318
Bridges in Ramsey · 8 in Poor condition
MSAS 194 42.3 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Last Reconstructed
1992
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
207.6 m (681 ft)
Deck Width
16.3 m (53 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
62512

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MSAS 194 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MSAS 194 against other structures in Ramsey and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MSAS 194?

MSAS 194 in Ramsey, Minnesota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MSAS 194 inspected?

MSAS 194's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MSAS 194 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MSAS 194?

MSAS 194 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MSAS 194?

MSAS 194 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MSAS 194 and does age affect safety?

MSAS 194 was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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