US Bridges

Msas 104 over Mississippi River

Fair

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 371 · Structure no. 18509

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
553 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 104 over Mississippi River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 104 over Mississippi River in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,100 by 2039. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 104
CrossesMississippi River
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 371
RouteCity Street 104
Coordinates46.35551, -94.21026
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2019)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 104 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 104 over Mississippi River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 104 over Mississippi River carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 104 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 104 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.