FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MSAS 117

Carrying MSAS 117 over CLEARWATER CREEK

W OF JCT TH 61; CSAH 8, Washington, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MSAS 117

The MSAS 117 bridge in Washington, Minnesota carries MSAS 117 over CLEARWATER CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.9 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 387 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 8/9. 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 44.5 metric tons.

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

How MSAS 117 compares

▲ 8.8
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Minnesota bridges
112
Bridges in Washington · 4 in Poor condition
MSAS 117 44.5 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.5 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
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.9 m (46 ft)
Deck Width
11.4 m (37 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
387 vehicles/day
Structure Number
82530

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MSAS 117 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 117 against other structures in Washington 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 117?

MSAS 117 in Washington, Minnesota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MSAS 117 inspected?

MSAS 117'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 387 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MSAS 117 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 117?

MSAS 117 has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MSAS 117?

MSAS 117 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MSAS 117 and does age affect safety?

MSAS 117 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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