US Bridges

Mn 5 over Garage (town Square)

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At Minn ST · Structure no. 62091

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2010 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Mn 5 over Garage (town Square) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 5 over Garage (town Square) in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2030. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesMn 5
CrossesGarage (town Square)
LocationAt Minn ST
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates44.94882, -93.09485
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2010)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Garage (town Square) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 5 over Garage (town Square) 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 5 over Garage (town Square) carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over Garage (town Square)?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 5 over Garage (town Square)?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).