US Bridges

Msas 120 over Sand Creek

Fair

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 282 · Structure no. 70551

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 120 over Sand Creek is a concrete slab carrying Msas 120 over Sand Creek in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 6 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesMsas 120
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 282
RouteCity Street 120
Coordinates44.66523, -93.62748
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2018)
Projected traffic49 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 120 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 120 over Sand 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 120 over Sand Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Msas 120 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 120 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.