US Bridges

Msas 159 over US 52

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 4.5 MI N of N JCT 14; 52 · Structure no. 55070

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 159 over US 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 159 over US 52 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2039. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 159
CrossesUS 52
Location4.5 MI N of N JCT 14; 52
RouteCity Street 159
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.09405, -92.51175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2016)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 159 over US 52 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 159 over US 52 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 159 over US 52 carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Msas 159 over US 52?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 159 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.