US Bridges

Msas 136 over Maple Creek

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 74534

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 136 over Maple Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Msas 136 over Maple Creek in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 9,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,200 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 136
CrossesMaple Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 19
RouteCity Street 136
Coordinates44.09137, -93.21823
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2019)
Projected traffic9,200 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 136 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 136 over Maple 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 136 over Maple Creek carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Msas 136 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 136 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.