FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MSAS 154

Carrying MSAS 154 over I 94. EB ON; OFF RAMPS

0.5 MI W OF W JCT TH 35E, Ramsey, Minnesota

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating Lower than 97% of rated Minnesota bridges

MSAS 154 in Ramsey, Minnesota sits above 3% of rated Minnesota bridges on inventory load rating (18 t), while its 1966 build year is earlier than 74% of Ramsey's recorded-year cohort (341 bridges).

MSAS 154 in Ramsey, Minnesota is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1966, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure MN:9632

INTERSTATE-ERA · CONCRETE · LONG-SPAN-RUN · SUPER-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · LIGHT-LOAD · CAT-POOR

  • INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
  • CONCRETE Concrete
  • LONG-SPAN-RUN 4 spans
  • SUPER-LED Superstructure-led
  • ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
  • LIGHT-LOAD Light load
  • CAT-POOR Poor

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: MSAS 154

The MSAS 154 bridge in Ramsey, Minnesota carries MSAS 154 over I 94. EB ON; OFF RAMPS. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 91.9 meters (302 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,050 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

How MSAS 154 compares

▼ 18.0
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.8 t; 13,532 rated)
341
Bridges in Ramsey · 22 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1966, earlier than 254 of Ramsey's 341 bridges with a recorded construction year (74%), against a county median build year of 1987. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.

MSAS 154 17.8 t
Minnesota average (13,532 rated) 35.8 t

Live comparison across Minnesota bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (13,532 rated).

MSAS 154 vs every rated Minnesota bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

18 Top 97% higher than 3% of 13,532 bridges

rated Minnesota bridges, bucketed by value

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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Ramsey inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 341 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Last Reconstructed
1985
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
91.9 m (302 ft)
Deck Width
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,050 vehicles/day
Structure Number
9632

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, with advanced deterioration recorded on the latest inspection.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

MSAS 154 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare MSAS 154 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 154?

MSAS 154 in Ramsey, Minnesota has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MSAS 154 inspected?

MSAS 154'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 4,050 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MSAS 154 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MSAS 154?

MSAS 154 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MSAS 154?

MSAS 154 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MSAS 154 and does age affect safety?

MSAS 154 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.

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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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.