US Bridges

Msas 111 over Fountain Lake

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 24542

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 111 over Fountain Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 111 over Fountain Lake in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,200 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 111
CrossesFountain Lake
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 20
RouteCity Street 111
Coordinates43.66134, -93.38545
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2017)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2039
Trucks0%
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 111 over Fountain Lake built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 111 over Fountain Lake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 111 over Fountain Lake carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 111 over Fountain Lake?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 111 over Fountain Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.