FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MSAS 115

Carrying MSAS 115 over RED LAKE RIVER

0.2 MI E OF TH 32, Pennington, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MSAS 115

The MSAS 115 bridge in Pennington, Minnesota carries MSAS 115 over RED LAKE RIVER. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 92.2 meters (303 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MSAS 115 compares

▲ 1.6
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Minnesota bridges
45
Bridges in Pennington · 1 in Poor condition
MSAS 115 37.3 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
92.2 m (303 ft)
Deck Width
19.8 m (65 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
57516

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MSAS 115 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MSAS 115 against other structures in Pennington and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MSAS 115?

MSAS 115 in Pennington, Minnesota has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MSAS 115 inspected?

MSAS 115's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,900 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MSAS 115 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MSAS 115?

MSAS 115 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MSAS 115?

MSAS 115 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MSAS 115 and does age affect safety?

MSAS 115 was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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