US Bridges

US 61 over Ped-Bike Trail

Poor

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI SW of JCT TH 36 · Structure no. 6692

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Ped-Bike Trail is a concrete slab carrying US 61 over Ped-Bike Trail in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,300 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61
CrossesPed-Bike Trail
Location1.2 MI SW of JCT TH 36
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.99622, -93.06599
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2019)
Projected traffic19,300 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$891 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Ped-Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Ped-Bike Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 over Ped-Bike Trail carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is US 61 over Ped-Bike Trail?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Ped-Bike Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.