US Bridges

Msas 196 over Miller Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI NE JCT US 53 · Structure no. 69656

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,291
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 196 over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 196 over Miller Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 196
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.1 MI NE JCT US 53
RouteCity Street 196
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.81142, -92.16588
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,291 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 196 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 196 over Miller 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 196 over Miller Creek carry?

About 2,291 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 196 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 196 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.