US Bridges

Msas 125 over Cannon River

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT 7th ST N · Structure no. 66523

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 125 over Cannon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 125 over Cannon River in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,400 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 125
CrossesCannon River
Location0.4 MI N of JCT 7th ST N
RouteCity Street 125
Coordinates44.30278, -93.28963
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2016)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2039
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 125 over Cannon River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 125 over Cannon 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 125 over Cannon River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Msas 125 over Cannon River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 125 over Cannon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.