US Bridges

M 2168 over Bnsf; Cp RR

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · .02 MI W of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 62901

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
441 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 2168 over Bnsf; Cp RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 2168 over Bnsf; Cp RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2029. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 2168
CrossesBnsf; Cp RR
Location.02 MI W of JCT TH 61
RouteCity Street 2168
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89099, -93.00784
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2002)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 M 2168 over Bnsf; Cp RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 2168 over Bnsf; Cp RR 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 2168 over Bnsf; Cp RR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is M 2168 over Bnsf; Cp RR?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns M 2168 over Bnsf; Cp RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.