US Bridges

Msas 126 over Sand Creek

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 70510

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 126 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 126 over Sand Creek in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 425 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2029. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 126
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.4 MI N of JCT TH 169
RouteCity Street 126
Coordinates44.67773, -93.63336
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2008)
Projected traffic420 by 2029
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 126 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 126 over Sand 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 126 over Sand Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Msas 126 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 126 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.