US Bridges

Msas 101 over Rice Creek

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of Silver Lk RD · Structure no. 92876

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,548
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 101 over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 101 over Rice Creek in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,548 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 101
CrossesRice Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Silver Lk RD
RouteCity Street 101
Coordinates45.08614, -93.21697
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,548 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2042
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 101 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 101 over Rice Creek 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Msas 101 over Rice Creek carry?

About 1,548 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 101 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Msas 101 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.