US Bridges

Msas 105 over S Chan ST Louis River

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 33 · Structure no. 09517

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 105 over S Chan ST Louis River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 105 over S Chan ST Louis River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 105
CrossesS Chan ST Louis River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 33
RouteCity Street 105
Coordinates46.72514, -92.46291
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 105 over S Chan ST Louis River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 105 over S Chan ST Louis River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 105 over S Chan ST Louis River carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 105 over S Chan ST Louis River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 105 over S Chan ST Louis River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.