MSAS 135
Carrying MSAS 135 over ELTON HILLS RAVINE
0.3 MI S OF JCT CSAH 22, Olmsted, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MSAS 135
The MSAS 135 bridge in Olmsted, Minnesota carries MSAS 135 over ELTON HILLS RAVINE. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.0 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,650 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 culvert 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 42.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MSAS 135 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1977
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 9.0 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,650 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- R0609
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
MSAS 135 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 135 against other structures in Olmsted 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 135?
MSAS 135 in Olmsted, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MSAS 135 inspected?
MSAS 135'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 3,650 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MSAS 135 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 135?
MSAS 135 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MSAS 135?
MSAS 135 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MSAS 135 and does age affect safety?
MSAS 135 was built in 1977, making it 49 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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