US Bridges

M 1275 over I 94 Connection

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI SW of JCT TH 35E · Structure no. 62885

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1275 over I 94 Connection is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 1275 over I 94 Connection in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 1275
CrossesI 94 Connection
Location0.2 MI SW of JCT TH 35E
RouteCity Street 1275
Coordinates44.94841, -93.10525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1988)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 M 1275 over I 94 Connection built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 1275 over I 94 Connection 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 M 1275 over I 94 Connection carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is M 1275 over I 94 Connection?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns M 1275 over I 94 Connection?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.