US Bridges

Msas 136 over Fountain Lake

FairPosted for load

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 24534

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,450
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 136 over Fountain Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 136 over Fountain Lake in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMsas 136
CrossesFountain Lake
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 20
RouteCity Street 136
Coordinates43.67179, -93.37227
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2017)
Projected traffic2,450 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 136 over Fountain Lake built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 136 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 136 over Fountain Lake carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Msas 136 over Fountain Lake?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 136 over Fountain Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.