US Bridges

Mn 5 over Cp Rail; Grace ST

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI SW of JCT TH 149 · Structure no. 62066

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 5 over Cp Rail; Grace ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 5 over Cp Rail; Grace ST in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2039. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 5
CrossesCp Rail; Grace ST
Location0.7 MI SW of JCT TH 149
RouteState Highway 5
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.93252, -93.11974
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2019)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 Mn 5 over Cp Rail; Grace ST built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 5 over Cp Rail; Grace ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 5 over Cp Rail; Grace ST carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over Cp Rail; Grace ST?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 5 over Cp Rail; Grace ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.