US Bridges

Msas 112 over Cascade Creek

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of 2nd ST NW · Structure no. 55501

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 112 over Cascade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 112 over Cascade Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 112
CrossesCascade Creek
Location0.4 MI N of 2nd ST NW
RouteCity Street 112
Coordinates44.02808, -92.48457
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$94 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 112 over Cascade Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 112 over Cascade Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 112 over Cascade Creek carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 112 over Cascade Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 112 over Cascade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.