US Bridges

Msas 115 over Mississippi River

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SW of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 73514

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
767 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 115 over Mississippi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 115 over Mississippi River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 14,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,300 by 2039. The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 115
CrossesMississippi River
Location0.8 MI SW of JCT TH 10
RouteCity Street 115
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.56316, -94.15611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length767 ft (233.8 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2017)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 115 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 115 over Mississippi River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 115 over Mississippi River carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 115 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 767 ft (233.8 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 115 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.