US Bridges

US 61 over I 94

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 62706

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,971
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over I 94 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 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 15,971 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2039. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesUS 61
CrossesI 94
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 52
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates44.95229, -93.06979
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,971 (2019)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 US 61 over I 94 built?

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

What condition is US 61 over I 94 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 over I 94 carry?

About 15,971 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over I 94?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.