US Bridges

Msas 102 over Straight River

Fair

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 45 · Structure no. 7205

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 102 over Straight River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 102 over Straight River in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 8,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 102
CrossesStraight River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 45
RouteCity Street 102
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.09341, -93.22884
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2039
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$522 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 102 over Straight River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 102 over Straight 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 102 over Straight River carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 102 over Straight River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 102 over Straight River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.