US Bridges

US 61 over Phalen Blvd; UP RR

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 62062

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
515 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Phalen Blvd; UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Phalen Blvd; UP RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,600 by 2038. The structure is 515 ft (157.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61
CrossesPhalen Blvd; UP RR
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 5
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96539, -93.06605
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length515 ft (157.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 61 over Phalen Blvd; UP RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Phalen Blvd; 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 US 61 over Phalen Blvd; UP RR carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is US 61 over Phalen Blvd; UP RR?

The structure is 515 ft (157.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Phalen Blvd; UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.