US Bridges

Msas 117 over Clearwater Creek

Good

Washington County, Minnesota · W of JCT TH 61; Csah 8 · Structure no. 82530

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 117 over Clearwater Creek is a concrete slab carrying Msas 117 over Clearwater Creek in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 117
CrossesClearwater Creek
LocationW of JCT TH 61; Csah 8
RouteCity Street 117
Coordinates45.15794, -93.0114
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
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 117 over Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 117 over Clearwater 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 117 over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 117 over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 117 over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.