US Bridges

Msas 102 over Cascade Creek

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Msas 201 · Structure no. 55524

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 102 over Cascade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 102 over Cascade Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 6,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,600 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 102
CrossesCascade Creek
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Msas 201
RouteCity Street 102
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.03614, -92.46745
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2016)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 102 over Cascade Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 102 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 102 over Cascade Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Msas 102 over Cascade Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 102 over Cascade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.