US Bridges

Con 1972 over Rice Creek

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 96 · Structure no. 62X04

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
653
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1972 over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Con 1972 over Rice Creek in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 653 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCon 1972
CrossesRice Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 96
RouteInterstate 1972
Coordinates45.09467, -93.18705
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 1972 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1972 over Rice Creek 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Con 1972 over Rice Creek carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 1972 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Con 1972 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.