US Bridges

Msas 110 over Minnesota River

Poor

Brown County, Minnesota · 600 East of Valley ST · Structure no. 08520

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
574 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,924
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 110 over Minnesota River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 110 over Minnesota River in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,924 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,700 by 2029. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMsas 110
CrossesMinnesota River
Location600 East of Valley ST
RouteCity Street 110
Coordinates44.29701, -94.43351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length574 ft (175 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,924 (2015)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 110 over Minnesota River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Msas 110 over Minnesota River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 110 over Minnesota River carry?

About 6,924 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Msas 110 over Minnesota River?

The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 110 over Minnesota River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.