US Bridges

Msas 135 over County Ditch #47

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NW of JCT Csah 52 · Structure no. 14K08

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,504
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 135 over County Ditch #47 is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 135 over County Ditch #47 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,504 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 135
CrossesCounty Ditch #47
Location0.3 MI NW of JCT Csah 52
RouteCity Street 135
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.8447, -96.71844
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,504 (2021)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 135 over County Ditch #47 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 135 over County Ditch #47 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does Msas 135 over County Ditch #47 carry?

About 5,504 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Msas 135 over County Ditch #47?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Msas 135 over County Ditch #47?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.