US Bridges

US 10 over Bnsf; Private Road

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 288 · Structure no. 9717

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
69,168
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over Bnsf; Private Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 10 over Bnsf; Private Road 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 69,168 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2041. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 10
CrossesBnsf; Private Road
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 288
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyAnoka County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.20441, -93.37335
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.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,168 (2021)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Bnsf; Private Road built?

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

What condition is US 10 over Bnsf; Private Road 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 Bnsf; Private Road carry?

About 69,168 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over Bnsf; Private Road?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 10 over Bnsf; Private Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.