US Bridges

Msas 103 over Straight River

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT 2nd Ave · Structure no. 66513

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 103 over Straight River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 103 over Straight River in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,600 by 2039. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMsas 103
CrossesStraight River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT 2nd Ave
RouteCity Street 103
Coordinates44.30725, -93.26496
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2016)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 103 over Straight River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 103 over Straight River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 103 over Straight River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Msas 103 over Straight River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 103 over Straight River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.