US Bridges

Msas 113 over US 53

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.75 MI N of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 69123

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,774
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 113 over US 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 113 over US 53 in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 1,774 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 113
CrossesUS 53
Location0.75 MI N of JCT TH 35
RouteCity Street 113
Coordinates46.77407, -92.14182
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,774 (2021)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 113 over US 53 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 113 over US 53 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 113 over US 53 carry?

About 1,774 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Msas 113 over US 53?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 113 over US 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.