US Bridges

Msas 203 over Miller Creek; Street

Poor

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH53 · Structure no. L8477

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 203 over Miller Creek; Street is a concrete arch - deck carrying Msas 203 over Miller Creek; Street in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 98 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 358 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 203
CrossesMiller Creek; Street
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH53
RouteCity Street 203
Coordinates46.77059, -92.13952
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2021)
Projected traffic340 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 203 over Miller Creek; Street built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Msas 203 over Miller Creek; Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 203 over Miller Creek; Street carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Msas 203 over Miller Creek; Street?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 203 over Miller Creek; Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.