US Bridges

Msas 113 over Red River of the North

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of 3rd Ave SE · Structure no. 60506

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
838 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,630
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 113 over Red River of the North is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 113 over Red River of the North in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,400 by 2041. The structure is 838 ft (255.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 113
CrossesRed River of the North
Location0.2 MI W of 3rd Ave SE
RouteCity Street 113
Coordinates47.92186, -97.02089
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length838 ft (255.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,630 (2021)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2041
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 113 over Red River of the North built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 113 over Red River of the North 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 113 over Red River of the North carry?

About 6,630 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 113 over Red River of the North?

The structure is 838 ft (255.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 113 over Red River of the North?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.