US Bridges

Msas 111 over Redwood River

Fair

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 42519

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 111 over Redwood River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 111 over Redwood River in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 111
CrossesRedwood River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 19
RouteCity Street 111
Coordinates44.44619, -95.79219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2014)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2039
Trucks—
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 111 over Redwood River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 111 over Redwood 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 111 over Redwood River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Msas 111 over Redwood River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 111 over Redwood River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.