US Bridges

Msas 201 over S Fk Zumbro River

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 5859

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 201 over S Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 201 over S Fk Zumbro River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2039. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 201
CrossesS Fk Zumbro River
Location2.1 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCity Street 201
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.03708, -92.46281
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2016)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 201 over S Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 201 over S Fk Zumbro River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 201 over S Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Msas 201 over S Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 201 over S Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.