US Bridges

Msas 126 over TH 169R

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 70008

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 126 over TH 169R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 126 over TH 169R in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,250 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 126
CrossesTH 169R
Location1.0 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteCity Street 126
Coordinates44.7842, -93.40875
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2020)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 126 over TH 169R built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 126 over TH 169R 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 126 over TH 169R carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Msas 126 over TH 169R?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 126 over TH 169R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.