US Bridges

Msas 199 over E Swan River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 3.3 MI E of JCT TH169 · Structure no. L4171

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 199 over E Swan River is a steel culvert carrying Msas 199 over E Swan River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMsas 199
CrossesE Swan River
Location3.3 MI E of JCT TH169
RouteCity Street 199
Coordinates47.41611, -92.85271
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic520 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 199 over E Swan River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 199 over E Swan River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 199 over E Swan River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Msas 199 over E Swan River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Msas 199 over E Swan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.