US Bridges

Msas 129 over Vermillion River

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Vermillion R · Structure no. 19513

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,350
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 129 over Vermillion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 129 over Vermillion River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,850 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMsas 129
CrossesVermillion River
Location0.1 MI N of Vermillion R
RouteCity Street 129
Coordinates44.71907, -92.88067
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2019)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 129 over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 129 over Vermillion 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 129 over Vermillion River carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 129 over Vermillion River?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 129 over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.