US Bridges

Msas 114 over Cascade Creek

FairPosted for load

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 55504

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 114 over Cascade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 114 over Cascade Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 114
CrossesCascade Creek
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH 52
RouteCity Street 114
Coordinates44.02803, -92.47265
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
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2016)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 114 over Cascade Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 114 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 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 114 over Cascade Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Msas 114 over Cascade Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 114 over Cascade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.