US Bridges

Msas 126 over I 94

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 14811

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,815
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 126 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 126 over I 94 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 22,815 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,600 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 126
CrossesI 94
Location1.0 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCity Street 126
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.84727, -96.74772
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,815 (2021)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 126 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 126 over I 94 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 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 126 over I 94 carry?

About 22,815 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 126 over I 94?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 126 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.