US Bridges

Msas 178 over Miller Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 194 · Structure no. 96170

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,686
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 178 over Miller Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 178 over Miller Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,686 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMsas 178
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 194
RouteCity Street 178
Coordinates46.80508, -92.16378
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,686 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 178 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 178 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 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 178 over Miller Creek carry?

About 2,686 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 178 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Msas 178 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.