FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MSAS 118

Carrying MSAS 118 over RAMSEY CREEK

0.8 MI N OF JCT TH 19, Redwood, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MSAS 118

The MSAS 118 bridge in Redwood, Minnesota carries MSAS 118 over RAMSEY CREEK. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.9 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 750 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

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

How MSAS 118 compares

▼ 19.4
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Minnesota bridges
190
Bridges in Redwood · 20 in Poor condition
MSAS 118 16.3 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
Serviceability /30
9.9
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.9 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
89860

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MSAS 118 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 118 against other structures in Redwood 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 118?

MSAS 118 in Redwood, Minnesota has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MSAS 118 inspected?

MSAS 118'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 750 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MSAS 118 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MSAS 118?

MSAS 118 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MSAS 118?

MSAS 118 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MSAS 118 and does age affect safety?

MSAS 118 was built in 1954, making it 72 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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