US Bridges

Msas 133 over Tischers Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT CSAH9 · Structure no. L6113

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,763
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 133 over Tischers Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Msas 133 over Tischers 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 1,763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,950 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 133
CrossesTischers Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT CSAH9
RouteCity Street 133
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.81947, -92.06316
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,763 (2021)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2041
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 133 over Tischers Creek built?

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

What condition is Msas 133 over Tischers 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 133 over Tischers Creek carry?

About 1,763 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 133 over Tischers Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 133 over Tischers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.