US Bridges

US 10 over Mn 65

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 02045

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over Mn 65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 10 over Mn 65 in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2039. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesMn 65
LocationAt the JCT TH 65
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates45.13415, -93.23529
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,000 (2017)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 Mn 65 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 over Mn 65 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 Mn 65 carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over Mn 65?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 10 over Mn 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.