US Bridges

Msas 141 over Drainage Swale

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 46 · Structure no. 19J46

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 141 over Drainage Swale is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 141 over Drainage Swale in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 141
CrossesDrainage Swale
Location0.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 46
RouteCity Street 141
Coordinates44.71651, -92.86563
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2019)
Projected traffic950 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 141 over Drainage Swale built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 141 over Drainage Swale 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Msas 141 over Drainage Swale carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Msas 141 over Drainage Swale?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Msas 141 over Drainage Swale?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.