US Bridges

Msas 107 over Fountain Lake

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SW of Marshall ST · Structure no. 24506

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 107 over Fountain Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 107 over Fountain Lake in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2039. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 107
CrossesFountain Lake
Location0.1 MI SW of Marshall ST
RouteCity Street 107
Coordinates43.652, -93.36066
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2017)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 107 over Fountain Lake built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 107 over Fountain Lake 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 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 107 over Fountain Lake carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Msas 107 over Fountain Lake?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 107 over Fountain Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.