US Bridges

Msas 126 over Miller Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SW of JCT TH 53 · Structure no. 88552

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,020
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 126 over Miller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 126 over Miller Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 7,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,300 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 126
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.8 MI SW of JCT TH 53
RouteCity Street 126
Coordinates46.76465, -92.13327
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,020 (2022)
Projected traffic7,300 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 126 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 126 over Miller 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 126 over Miller Creek carry?

About 7,020 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 126 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 126 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.