US Bridges

Msas 140 over US 63

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 55067

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 140 over US 63 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 140 over US 63 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,700 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMsas 140
CrossesUS 63
Location1.0 MI S of JCT TH 52
RouteCity Street 140
Coordinates43.96394, -92.46349
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2016)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 140 over US 63 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 140 over US 63 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 140 over US 63 carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Msas 140 over US 63?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 140 over US 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.