US Bridges

M 327 over Soo Line Rr; Trail

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.18 MI E of Rice Street · Structure no. 62641

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,448
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 327 over Soo Line Rr; Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 327 over Soo Line Rr; Trail in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 4,448 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,200 by 2041. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 327
CrossesSoo Line Rr; Trail
Location0.18 MI E of Rice Street
RouteCity Street 327
Coordinates44.98999, -93.10184
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,448 (2021)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 327 over Soo Line Rr; Trail built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 327 over Soo Line Rr; Trail 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M 327 over Soo Line Rr; Trail carry?

About 4,448 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is M 327 over Soo Line Rr; Trail?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns M 327 over Soo Line Rr; Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.