US Bridges

Msas 126 over Mississippi River

Good

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 371 · Structure no. 18505

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 126 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 126 over Mississippi River in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 12,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,300 by 2039. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMsas 126
CrossesMississippi River
Location0.6 MI W of JCT TH 371
RouteCity Street 126
Coordinates46.3485, -94.20775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2019)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 126 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 126 over Mississippi River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 126 over Mississippi River carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 126 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 126 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.