US Bridges

Msas 104 over Otv Railroad

FairPosted for load

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of Lincoln Ave · Structure no. 5453

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
124 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 104 over Otv Railroad is a concrete slab carrying Msas 104 over Otv Railroad in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 104
CrossesOtv Railroad
Location0.3 MI N of Lincoln Ave
RouteCity Street 104
CountyOtter Tail County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.2865, -96.07781
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$559 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 104 over Otv Railroad built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 104 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 104 over Otv Railroad carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 104 over Otv Railroad?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 104 over Otv Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.