US Bridges

Msas 101 over Miss. River; 1st Ave S

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 73540

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,171 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 101 over Miss. River; 1st Ave S is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 101 over Miss. River; 1st Ave S in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 17,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,600 by 2039. The structure is 1,171 ft (357 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 101
CrossesMiss. River; 1st Ave S
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 8
RouteCity Street 101
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.54893, -94.14708
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,171 ft (357 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2017)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 101 over Miss. River; 1st Ave S built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 101 over Miss. River; 1st Ave S 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 101 over Miss. River; 1st Ave S carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Msas 101 over Miss. River; 1st Ave S?

The structure is 1,171 ft (357 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 101 over Miss. River; 1st Ave S?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.