US Bridges

Msas 135 over I 94

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Main; 94 · Structure no. 14816

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 135 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 135 over I 94 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 10,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,800 by 2039. The structure is 361 ft (109.9 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 135
CrossesI 94
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Main; 94
RouteCity Street 135
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.84733, -96.72069
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length361 ft (109.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2017)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
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 135 over I 94 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 135 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 135 over I 94 carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 135 over I 94?

The structure is 361 ft (109.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 135 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.