US Bridges

US 10 over University Ave; Mn 610

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 47 · Structure no. 02037W

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
597 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over University Ave; Mn 610 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 10 over University Ave; Mn 610 in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2039. The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 10
CrossesUniversity Ave; Mn 610
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 47
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyAnoka County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.14349, -93.26647
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length597 ft (182 m)
Longest span213 ft (65 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2017)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 10 over University Ave; Mn 610 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 over University Ave; Mn 610 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 10 over University Ave; Mn 610 carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over University Ave; Mn 610?

The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (65 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 10 over University Ave; Mn 610?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.