US Bridges

Msas 220 over Silver Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 135 · Structure no. 69528

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,650
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 220 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Msas 220 over Silver Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 220
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 135
RouteCity Street 220
Coordinates47.52615, -92.54101
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 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 220 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 220 over Silver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 220 over Silver Creek carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 220 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 220 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.