Msas 140 over Ship Canal

Fair Condition121 years old6,143 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Location0.6 Mi SE Of Superior ST
CarriesMsas 140
CrossesShip Canal
Coordinates46.77899, -92.09291

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Lift
Total Length501.6 ft (152.9 m)
Max Span385.8 ft (117.6 m)
Deck Width24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Area1116.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1905 (reconstructed 2011)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,143 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure NumberL6116

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