Mn 36 over US 61
FairRamsey County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 36; 61 · Structure no. 62070
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 173 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,168
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 36 over US 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 36 over US 61 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 6 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 63,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 94 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 36 over US 61 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 36 over US 61 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 US 61 carry?
About 63,168 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mn 36 over US 61?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 36 over US 61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.