US Bridges

Msas 120 over Bear Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT 4th ST S · Structure no. 55591

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 120 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 120 over Bear Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,300 by 2038. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 120
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT 4th ST S
RouteCity Street 120
Coordinates44.01698, -92.45108
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2038
Trucks—
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 120 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 120 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 120 over Bear Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 120 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 120 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.