US Bridges

Msas 134 over Dobbins Creek

Poor

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of Oakland Pl · Structure no. 5229

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 134 over Dobbins Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Msas 134 over Dobbins Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,700 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMsas 134
CrossesDobbins Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Oakland Pl
RouteCity Street 134
Coordinates43.66476, -92.96249
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2016)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$424 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 134 over Dobbins Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 134 over Dobbins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 134 over Dobbins Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Msas 134 over Dobbins Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 134 over Dobbins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.