US Bridges

Msas 140 over Willow Creek

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT US 63 · Structure no. 55575

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 140 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 140 over Willow Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,700 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 140
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT US 63
RouteCity Street 140
Coordinates43.96389, -92.46821
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2016)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2039
Trucks0%
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 140 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 140 over Willow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 140 over Willow Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Msas 140 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 140 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.