US Bridges

Mn 5 over I 94; EB Off Ramp

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 62703

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 5 over I 94; EB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 5 over I 94; EB Off Ramp in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2032. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long and 77 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMn 5
CrossesI 94; EB Off Ramp
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 52
RouteState Highway 5
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95227, -93.08655
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.4 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2012)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 5 over I 94; EB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 5 over I 94; EB Off Ramp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 5 over I 94; EB Off Ramp carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over I 94; EB Off Ramp?

The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 5 over I 94; EB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.