US Bridges

Msas 225 over Silver Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT 9 Ave · Structure no. 91261

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 225 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 225 over Silver Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,650 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMsas 225
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.4 MI E of JCT 9 Ave
RouteCity Street 225
Coordinates47.53054, -92.53852
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2019)
Projected traffic5,650 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 225 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 225 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 225 over Silver Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 225 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Msas 225 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.