US Bridges

Pvt 993 over Rice Creek

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 49 · Structure no. 02554

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
1995 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Pvt 993 over Rice Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Pvt 993 over Rice Creek in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2034. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPvt 993
CrossesRice Creek
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 49
RouteCity Street 993
Coordinates45.16361, -93.11564
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (1995)
Projected traffic430 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pvt 993 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pvt 993 over Rice Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pvt 993 over Rice Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Pvt 993 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pvt 993 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.