US Bridges

Msas 103 over Keene Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 69K12

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,873
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 103 over Keene Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 103 over Keene Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,873 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 103
CrossesKeene Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 23
RouteCity Street 103
Coordinates46.73782, -92.17748
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,873 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 103 over Keene Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 103 over Keene 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 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 103 over Keene Creek carry?

About 1,873 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Msas 103 over Keene Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 103 over Keene Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.