US Bridges

Msas 106 over US 52

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 19042

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 106 over US 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 106 over US 52 in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2039. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 106
CrossesUS 52
Location0.7 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteCity Street 106
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86566, -93.05996
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
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 106 over US 52 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 106 over US 52 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 106 over US 52 carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 106 over US 52?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 106 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.