US Bridges

Mn 36 over Lexington Ave (csah 51)

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI East of JCT TH 51 · Structure no. 62734

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,116
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 36 over Lexington Ave (csah 51) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 36 over Lexington Ave (csah 51) in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 74,116 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,000 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesMn 36
CrossesLexington Ave (csah 51)
Location1.0 MI East of JCT TH 51
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates45.01034, -93.14649
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,116 (2022)
Projected traffic93,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 36 over Lexington Ave (csah 51) built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 36 over Lexington Ave (csah 51) 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 Mn 36 over Lexington Ave (csah 51) carry?

About 74,116 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 36 over Lexington Ave (csah 51)?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 36 over Lexington Ave (csah 51)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.