US Bridges

Mn 149 over Streets; Miss Rvr; RR

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 62090

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
2,760 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,900
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 149 over Streets; Miss Rvr; RR is a steel continuous arch - deck carrying Mn 149 over Streets; Miss Rvr; RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 39 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2034. The structure is 2,760 ft (841.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 149
CrossesStreets; Miss Rvr; RR
Location0.6 MI S of JCT TH 5
RouteState Highway 149
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.93326, -93.10433
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,760 ft (841.3 m)
Longest span520 ft (158.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2014)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 149 over Streets; Miss Rvr; RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Mn 149 over Streets; Miss Rvr; RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 149 over Streets; Miss Rvr; RR carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mn 149 over Streets; Miss Rvr; RR?

The structure is 2,760 ft (841.3 m) long with a longest span of 520 ft (158.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 149 over Streets; Miss Rvr; RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.