US Bridges

Msas 145 over Otter Tail River

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Vernon · Structure no. 7001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 145 over Otter Tail River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 145 over Otter Tail River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,500 by 2039. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 145
CrossesOtter Tail River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Vernon
RouteCity Street 145
Coordinates46.28278, -96.07242
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2015)
Projected traffic5,500 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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 145 over Otter Tail River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 145 over Otter Tail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 145 over Otter Tail River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Msas 145 over Otter Tail River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 145 over Otter Tail River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.