US Bridges

Msas 134 over Rum River

FairPosted for load

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of Ferry ST · Structure no. 5875

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,029
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 134 over Rum River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Msas 134 over Rum River in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 83 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,029 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,700 by 2041. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 134
CrossesRum River
Location0.1 MI E of Ferry ST
RouteCity Street 134
CountyAnoka County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.19836, -93.39139
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,029 (2021)
Projected traffic22,700 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 134 over Rum River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Msas 134 over Rum River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 134 over Rum River carry?

About 17,029 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 134 over Rum River?

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 134 over Rum River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.