US Bridges

Msas 111 over Clearwater Creek

Good

Washington County, Minnesota · W of JCT TH 61; Csah 8 · Structure no. 82535

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
596
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 111 over Clearwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 111 over Clearwater Creek in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 596 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 111
CrossesClearwater Creek
LocationW of JCT TH 61; Csah 8
RouteCity Street 111
Coordinates45.15865, -93.00729
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (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 111 over Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 111 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 111 over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 111 over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 111 over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.