US Bridges

Msas 219 over Silver Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.04 MI S of JCT 1st ST · Structure no. 69642

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 219 over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Msas 219 over Silver Creek 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 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 6,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,300 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 219
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.04 MI S of JCT 1st ST
RouteCity Street 219
Coordinates47.52153, -92.54681
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2011)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2030
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 219 over Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is Msas 219 over Silver Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 219 over Silver Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Msas 219 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 219 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.