US Bridges

Msas 115 over Otv Railroad

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Vernon · Structure no. 5452

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 115 over Otv Railroad is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Msas 115 over Otv Railroad in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,050 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 115
CrossesOtv Railroad
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Vernon
RouteCity Street 115
CountyOtter Tail County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.27938, -96.076
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$298 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 115 over Otv Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 115 over Otv Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 115 over Otv Railroad carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 115 over Otv Railroad?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 115 over Otv Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.