US Bridges

Osar 1 over BNSF RR

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI NE of JCT TH 280 · Structure no. 62551

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1990 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Osar 1 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osar 1 over BNSF RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesOsar 1
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.1 MI NE of JCT TH 280
RouteState Lands Road 1
Coordinates44.97383, -93.20035
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1990)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Osar 1 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osar 1 over BNSF 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Osar 1 over BNSF RR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Osar 1 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Osar 1 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.