MSAS 162
Carrying MSAS 162 over ST AUGUSTA CREEK
1.5 MI E OF JCT TH152, Stearns, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MSAS 162
The MSAS 162 bridge in Stearns, Minnesota carries MSAS 162 over ST AUGUSTA CREEK. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.2 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MSAS 162 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1925
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.2 m (30 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- L8384
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
MSAS 162 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare MSAS 162 against other structures in Stearns 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 162?
MSAS 162 in Stearns, Minnesota has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MSAS 162 inspected?
MSAS 162'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 1 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MSAS 162 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MSAS 162?
MSAS 162 has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MSAS 162?
MSAS 162 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MSAS 162 and does age affect safety?
MSAS 162 was built in 1925, making it 101 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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