MSAS 119
Carrying MSAS 119 over RED LAKE RIVER
0.3 MI S OF JCT TH 2, Polk, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MSAS 119
The MSAS 119 bridge in Polk, Minnesota carries MSAS 119 over RED LAKE RIVER. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 12 sections, stretching 297.2 meters (975 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,400 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MSAS 119 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 12
- Structure Length
- 297.2 m (975 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.2 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 60019
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MSAS 119 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 119 against other structures in Polk 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 119?
MSAS 119 in Polk, Minnesota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MSAS 119 inspected?
MSAS 119'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 7,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MSAS 119 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 119?
MSAS 119 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MSAS 119?
MSAS 119 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MSAS 119 and does age affect safety?
MSAS 119 was built in 1980, making it 46 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.
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