US Bridges

M 2248 over I 35E

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI NE of W JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 62891

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
1989 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 2248 over I 35E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 2248 over I 35E in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,800 by 2029. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM 2248
CrossesI 35E
Location0.2 MI NE of W JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 2248
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95203, -93.09714
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (1989)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 2248 over I 35E built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 2248 over I 35E 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does M 2248 over I 35E carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is M 2248 over I 35E?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns M 2248 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.