US Bridges

Mn 36 over Fairview Avenue

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 51 WB · Structure no. 62029

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 36 over Fairview Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 36 over Fairview Avenue in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 56 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2039. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 36
CrossesFairview Avenue
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH 51 WB
RouteState Highway 36
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.01034, -93.1765
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2017)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2039
Trucks3%
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 36 over Fairview Avenue built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Mn 36 over Fairview Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 36 over Fairview Avenue carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 36 over Fairview Avenue?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 36 over Fairview Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.