US Bridges

Msas 115 over S Main St/Red Lake River

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SW of JCT US 2 · Structure no. 60011

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 115 over S Main St/Red Lake River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 115 over S Main St/Red Lake River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2037. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 115
CrossesS Main St/Red Lake River
Location0.1 MI SW of JCT US 2
RouteCity Street 115
CountyPolk County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.77174, -96.61017
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 115 over S Main St/Red Lake River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 115 over S Main St/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 115 over S Main St/Red Lake River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 115 over S Main St/Red Lake River?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 115 over S Main St/Red Lake River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.