US Bridges

Msas 118 over Stream

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 53J38

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,443
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 118 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 118 over Stream in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 118
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 59
RouteCity Street 118
CountyNobles County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.63483, -95.59821
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,443 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 118 over Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 118 over Stream 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Msas 118 over Stream carry?

About 6,443 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 118 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Msas 118 over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.