US Bridges

Msas 104 over Cascade Creek

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 55529

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 104 over Cascade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 104 over Cascade Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2036. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 104
CrossesCascade Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 63
RouteCity Street 104
Coordinates44.03073, -92.47195
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2016)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 104 over Cascade Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 104 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 104 over Cascade Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Msas 104 over Cascade Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 104 over Cascade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.