US Bridges

Msas 118 over Redwood River

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 89859

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
183 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 118 over Redwood River is a concrete slab carrying Msas 118 over Redwood River in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 118
CrossesRedwood River
Location1.0 MI N of JCT TH 19
RouteCity Street 118
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.55088, -95.12492
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 118 over Redwood River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 118 over Redwood 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 118 over Redwood River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 118 over Redwood River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 118 over Redwood River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.