US Bridges

US 10 over BNSF Railroad

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI SE of JCT TH 242 · Structure no. 02003

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,572
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 10 over BNSF Railroad in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41,572 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location3.0 MI SE of JCT TH 242
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates45.16991, -93.29414
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,572 (2022)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 10 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 over BNSF Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 10 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 41,572 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 10 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.