US Bridges

Msas 109 over Shellrock River

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 24514

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 109 over Shellrock River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Msas 109 over Shellrock River in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2039. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMsas 109
CrossesShellrock River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 65
RouteCity Street 109
Coordinates43.64579, -93.36189
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2017)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 109 over Shellrock River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 109 over Shellrock River 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 109 over Shellrock River carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Msas 109 over Shellrock River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 109 over Shellrock River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.