US Bridges

Msas 135 over BNSF Rr; Cd #4

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 14531

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,020 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
17,960
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 135 over BNSF Rr; Cd #4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 135 over BNSF Rr; Cd #4 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 17,960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,600 by 2041. The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 135
CrossesBNSF Rr; Cd #4
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 10
RouteCity Street 135
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.87429, -96.72579
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,020 ft (310.9 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,960 (2021)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 135 over BNSF Rr; Cd #4 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 135 over BNSF Rr; Cd #4 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 135 over BNSF Rr; Cd #4 carry?

About 17,960 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 135 over BNSF Rr; Cd #4?

The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 135 over BNSF Rr; Cd #4?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.