US Bridges

US 10 over Coon Creek

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI SE of JCT TH 242 · Structure no. 91035

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83,143
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 10 over Coon Creek in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 83,143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,000 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 10
CrossesCoon Creek
Location2.6 MI SE of JCT TH 242
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyAnoka County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.17395, -93.30036
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,143 (2022)
Projected traffic98,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 10 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 over Coon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 10 over Coon Creek carry?

About 83,143 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns US 10 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.