US Bridges

Msas 116 over TH 77

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT TH 35E · Structure no. 19082

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 116 over TH 77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 116 over TH 77 in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2038. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 116
CrossesTH 77
Location0.9 MI S of JCT TH 35E
RouteCity Street 116
Coordinates44.76587, -93.21759
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
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 116 over TH 77 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 116 over TH 77 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 116 over TH 77 carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 116 over TH 77?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 116 over TH 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.