US Bridges

Msas 119 over Red Lake River

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 60019

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
975 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 119 over Red Lake River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 119 over Red Lake River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,400 by 2039. The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMsas 119
CrossesRed Lake River
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 2
RouteCity Street 119
Coordinates47.9237, -97.01602
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length975 ft (297.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2017)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 119 over Red Lake River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 119 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 119 over Red Lake River carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 119 over Red Lake River?

The structure is 975 ft (297.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 119 over Red Lake River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.