US Bridges

Msas 116 over US 14

Fair

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI W of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 52006

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 116 over US 14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 116 over US 14 in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2039. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 116
CrossesUS 14
Location2.2 MI W of JCT TH 169
RouteCity Street 116
CountyNicollet County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.18101, -94.05372
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 116 over US 14 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 116 over US 14 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 116 over US 14 carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 116 over US 14?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 116 over US 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.