US Bridges

M 560 over Ravine

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.02 M E JCT Hamline Av · Structure no. 62640

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 560 over Ravine is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 560 over Ravine in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 560
CrossesRavine
Location0.02 M E JCT Hamline Av
RouteCity Street 560
Coordinates44.9143, -93.15605
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2017)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 560 over Ravine built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 560 over Ravine 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M 560 over Ravine carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M 560 over Ravine?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns M 560 over Ravine?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.