US Bridges

Msas 113 over Tcw RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Carver County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. L2824

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2014
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
736
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 113 over Tcw RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Msas 113 over Tcw RR in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 736 vehicles a day, projected to reach 475 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 113
CrossesTcw RR
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 18
RouteCity Street 113
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.83278, -93.61162
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2014
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating10.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic736 (2021)
Projected traffic475 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$321 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 113 over Tcw RR built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 113 over Tcw RR 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 2014.

How much traffic does Msas 113 over Tcw RR carry?

About 736 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 113 over Tcw RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 113 over Tcw RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.