US Bridges

Msas 134 over Chester Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT TH194 · Structure no. L6114

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,286
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 134 over Chester Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Msas 134 over Chester Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 106 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 5 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 6,286 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2041. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 134
CrossesChester Creek
Location0.8 MI N of JCT TH194
RouteCity Street 134
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.80708, -92.08884
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,286 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 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 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 134 over Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Msas 134 over Chester 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 134 over Chester Creek carry?

About 6,286 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 134 over Chester Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 134 over Chester Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.