US Bridges

Msas 125 over Bear Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 55586

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

About this bridge

Msas 125 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 125 over Bear 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,700 by 2039. The structure is 383 ft (116.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMsas 125
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCity Street 125
Coordinates43.99278, -92.4367
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length383 ft (116.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 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 Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Msas 125 over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 125 over Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is Msas 125 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 383 ft (116.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 125 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.