US Bridges

M 183 over N Fairview Ave

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 51 · Structure no. 62839

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 183 over N Fairview Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 183 over N Fairview Ave in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2029. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 183
CrossesN Fairview Ave
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH 51
RouteCity Street 183
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95252, -93.17664
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1994)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 183 over N Fairview Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 183 over N Fairview Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does M 183 over N Fairview Ave carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is M 183 over N Fairview Ave?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns M 183 over N Fairview Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.