US Bridges

Mn 610 over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI SW of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 02026

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,438
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 610 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 610 over BNSF Railroad in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 39 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45,438 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 610
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.9 MI SW of JCT TH 10
RouteState Highway 610
CountyAnoka County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.13973, -93.28785
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,438 (2022)
Projected traffic33,500 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mn 610 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Mn 610 over BNSF Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 610 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 45,438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 610 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 610 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.