US Bridges

Msas 108 over BNSF Rr; Cp Rail

Fair

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 04515

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
618 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 108 over BNSF Rr; Cp Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 108 over BNSF Rr; Cp Rail in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 618 ft (188.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 108
CrossesBNSF Rr; Cp Rail
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 7
RouteCity Street 108
CountyBeltrami County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.46887, -94.88545
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length618 ft (188.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2020)
Projected traffic680 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 108 over BNSF Rr; Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 108 over BNSF Rr; Cp Rail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 108 over BNSF Rr; Cp Rail carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 108 over BNSF Rr; Cp Rail?

The structure is 618 ft (188.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 108 over BNSF Rr; Cp Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.