Msas 179 over Chester Creek
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT TH 194 · Structure no. L6115
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,274
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Msas 179 over Chester Creek is a concrete slab carrying Msas 179 over Chester Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Msas 179 over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Msas 179 over Chester Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Msas 179 over Chester Creek carry?
About 1,274 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Msas 179 over Chester Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Msas 179 over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.