US Bridges

Osar 1 over BNSF RR

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Como Ave · Structure no. 62553

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
893 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1992 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Osar 1 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osar 1 over BNSF RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 893 ft (272.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOsar 1
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Como Ave
RouteState Lands Road 1
Coordinates44.9743, -93.18139
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 rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length893 ft (272.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1992)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 1992, making it 33 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 (1992 count).

How long is Osar 1 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 893 ft (272.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Osar 1 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.