US Bridges

Unm 3 over I 94;EB; WB Off Ramp

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 52; 94 · Structure no. 62881

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
79,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unm 3 over I 94;EB; WB Off Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Unm 3 over I 94;EB; WB Off Ramp in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 33 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 79,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,000 by 2039. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUnm 3
CrossesI 94;EB; WB Off Ramp
LocationAt the JCT TH 52; 94
RouteState Highway 3
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95291, -93.08276
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,000 (2017)
Projected traffic79,000 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 Unm 3 over I 94;EB; WB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Unm 3 over I 94;EB; WB Off Ramp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Unm 3 over I 94;EB; WB Off Ramp carry?

About 79,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Unm 3 over I 94;EB; WB Off Ramp?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Unm 3 over I 94;EB; WB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.