US Bridges

Msas 121 over Otter Tail River

Good

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.15 MI S of Msas 102 · Structure no. 56540

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 121 over Otter Tail River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 121 over Otter Tail River in Otter Tail 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 121
CrossesOtter Tail River
Location0.15 MI S of Msas 102
RouteCity Street 121
Coordinates46.28328, -96.06177
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2039
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 121 over Otter Tail River built?

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

What condition is Msas 121 over Otter Tail River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 121 over Otter Tail River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 121 over Otter Tail River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 121 over Otter Tail River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.