US Bridges

Msas 118 over Ramsey Creek

FairPosted for load

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 89860

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 118 over Ramsey Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Msas 118 over Ramsey Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 118
CrossesRamsey Creek
Location0.8 MI N of JCT TH 19
RouteCity Street 118
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.54886, -95.12318
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$235 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 118 over Ramsey Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 118 over Ramsey 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 118 over Ramsey Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 118 over Ramsey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 118 over Ramsey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.