US Bridges

Msas 111 over Red Lake River

Fair

Pennington County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 32 · Structure no. 6613

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 111 over Red Lake River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 111 over Red Lake River in Pennington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 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 5,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,200 by 2039. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 111
CrossesRed Lake River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 32
RouteCity Street 111
Coordinates48.11672, -96.17778
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2015)
Projected traffic5,200 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 111 over Red Lake River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Msas 111 over Red Lake 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 111 over Red Lake River carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Msas 111 over Red Lake River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 111 over Red Lake River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.