US Bridges

Con 1444 over BNSF RR

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 62876B

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1444 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1444 over BNSF RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,750 by 2029. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 1444
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 52
RouteInterstate 1444
Coordinates44.95452, -93.07784
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (1994)
Projected traffic5,750 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Con 1444 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1444 over BNSF RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Con 1444 over BNSF RR carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Con 1444 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1444 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.