US Bridges

Msas 146 over Lake Channel

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.15 MI N of Lks Parkway · Structure no. 02J25

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 146 over Lake Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 146 over Lake Channel in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,032 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 146
CrossesLake Channel
Location0.15 MI N of Lks Parkway
RouteCity Street 146
Coordinates45.1899, -93.20251
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2019)
Projected traffic2,032 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 146 over Lake Channel built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 146 over Lake Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 146 over Lake Channel carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 146 over Lake Channel?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Msas 146 over Lake Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.