US Bridges

Msas 105 over TH 29

Fair

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT TH212 · Structure no. 9113

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 105 over TH 29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 105 over TH 29 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2036. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 105
CrossesTH 29
Location1.2 MI N of JCT TH212
RouteCity Street 105
Coordinates44.95137, -95.72283
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2016)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 105 over TH 29 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 105 over TH 29 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 105 over TH 29 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Msas 105 over TH 29?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 105 over TH 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.