US Bridges

Msas 118 over Lake Mario

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.62 MI S of JCT Csah 60 · Structure no. 6556

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,222
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 118 over Lake Mario is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 118 over Lake Mario in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 9,222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,300 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 118
CrossesLake Mario
Location0.62 MI S of JCT Csah 60
RouteCity Street 118
Coordinates44.67294, -93.29349
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,222 (2022)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2042
Trucks—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 118 over Lake Mario built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 118 over Lake Mario 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 118 over Lake Mario carry?

About 9,222 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 118 over Lake Mario?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Msas 118 over Lake Mario?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.