US Bridges

Msas 107 over Cedar River

FairPosted for load

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT 4th ST · Structure no. 50518

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 107 over Cedar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 107 over Cedar River in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 107
CrossesCedar River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT 4th ST
RouteCity Street 107
Coordinates43.66831, -92.96788
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,000 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 107 over Cedar River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 107 over Cedar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 107 over Cedar River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Msas 107 over Cedar River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 107 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.