US Bridges

Msas 147 over Tischers Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI NE of JCT TH 194 · Structure no. 69001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,163
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 147 over Tischers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 147 over Tischers Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6,163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,200 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 147
CrossesTischers Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of JCT TH 194
RouteCity Street 147
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.81836, -92.05672
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,163 (2021)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2041
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 147 over Tischers Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 147 over Tischers 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 147 over Tischers Creek carry?

About 6,163 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 147 over Tischers Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 147 over Tischers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.