US Bridges

Msas 119 over Bear Creek

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH63 · Structure no. 55588

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 119 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 119 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 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 12,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,600 by 2039. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 119
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.4 MI E of JCT TH63
RouteCity Street 119
Coordinates44.01934, -92.45604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2016)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2039
Trucks—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 119 over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Msas 119 over Bear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 119 over Bear Creek carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Msas 119 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 119 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.