US Bridges

Msas 125 over Willow Creek

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.22 MI E JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 55585

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
419 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 125 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 125 over Willow Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,700 by 2039. The structure is 419 ft (127.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 125
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.22 MI E JCT Csah 1
RouteCity Street 125
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.99272, -92.43947
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length419 ft (127.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2014)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 125 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 125 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 125 over Willow Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Msas 125 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 419 ft (127.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 125 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.