Mn 3 over UP RR
GoodRamsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of Plato Blvd · Structure no. 62050
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 3 over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 3 over UP RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2039. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 3 over UP RR built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 3 over UP RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 3 over UP RR carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mn 3 over UP RR?
The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 3 over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.