US Bridges

Msas 136 over I 94

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 9478

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,736
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 136 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 136 over I 94 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,736 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2041. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMsas 136
CrossesI 94
Location2.1 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCity Street 136
Coordinates46.84732, -96.72319
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,736 (2021)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 136 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 136 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 136 over I 94 carry?

About 7,736 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Msas 136 over I 94?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 136 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.