US Bridges

Msas 106 over Tcw RR

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 10509

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,214
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 106 over Tcw RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Msas 106 over Tcw RR in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 3,214 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,300 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMsas 106
CrossesTcw RR
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 5
RouteCity Street 106
Coordinates44.85512, -93.56175
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,214 (2021)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 106 over Tcw RR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 106 over Tcw RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 106 over Tcw RR carry?

About 3,214 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 106 over Tcw RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 106 over Tcw RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.