MSAS 179
Carrying MSAS 179 over UP RR
0.1 MI N OF MHAHA AVE, Ramsey, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MSAS 179
The MSAS 179 bridge in Ramsey, Minnesota carries MSAS 179 over UP RR. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 50.7 meters (166 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,613 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MSAS 179 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1985
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 50.7 m (166 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.4 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,613 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 62544
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MSAS 179 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 179 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 179?
MSAS 179 in Ramsey, Minnesota has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MSAS 179 inspected?
MSAS 179'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 7,613 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MSAS 179 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MSAS 179?
MSAS 179 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MSAS 179?
MSAS 179 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MSAS 179 and does age affect safety?
MSAS 179 was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.
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.
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