US Bridges

Msas 120 over Dutch Creek

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 39 · Structure no. 46561

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,123
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 120 over Dutch Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Msas 120 over Dutch Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,800 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMsas 120
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 39
RouteCity Street 120
Coordinates43.63037, -94.49154
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,123 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 120 over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 120 over Dutch Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 120 over Dutch Creek carry?

About 3,123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 120 over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 120 over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.