US Bridges

Msas 117 over Luce Line Trail; Ditch

Fair

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 93332

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 117 over Luce Line Trail; Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 117 over Luce Line Trail; Ditch 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 117
CrossesLuce Line Trail; Ditch
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 7
RouteCity Street 117
CountyMcLeod County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89278, -94.39488
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Luce Line Trail; Ditch built?

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

What condition is Msas 117 over Luce Line Trail; Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 117 over Luce Line Trail; Ditch carry?

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

How long is Msas 117 over Luce Line Trail; Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Msas 117 over Luce Line Trail; Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.