US Bridges

Msas 111 over Channel Btwn Lakes

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI W of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 46572

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 111 over Channel Btwn Lakes is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 111 over Channel Btwn Lakes in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,550 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 111
CrossesChannel Btwn Lakes
Location1.3 MI W of JCT TH 15
RouteCity Street 111
Coordinates43.65791, -94.47123
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2038
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 Channel Btwn Lakes built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 111 over Channel Btwn Lakes 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 111 over Channel Btwn Lakes carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 111 over Channel Btwn Lakes?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 111 over Channel Btwn Lakes?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.