US Bridges

Msas 117 over South Fork Crow River

Fair

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 43514

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 117 over South Fork Crow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 117 over South Fork Crow River in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,300 by 2039. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMsas 117
CrossesSouth Fork Crow River
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 7
RouteCity Street 117
Coordinates44.89123, -94.39406
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2017)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 117 over South Fork Crow River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 117 over South Fork Crow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 117 over South Fork Crow River carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 117 over South Fork Crow River?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 117 over South Fork Crow River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.