MSAS 181
Carrying MSAS 181 over I 94
1.1 MI SE OF JCT TH 280, Ramsey, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MSAS 181
The MSAS 181 bridge in Ramsey, Minnesota carries MSAS 181 over I 94. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 152,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MSAS 181 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
- 1966
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 152,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 62845
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MSAS 181 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 181 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 181?
MSAS 181 in Ramsey, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MSAS 181 inspected?
MSAS 181'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 152,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MSAS 181 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MSAS 181?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MSAS 181.
Who is responsible for maintaining MSAS 181?
Ownership is not specified for MSAS 181 in the NBI.
How old is MSAS 181 and does age affect safety?
MSAS 181 was built in 1966, making it 60 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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