US Bridges

Mn 280 over BNSF Rr; Energy Pk DR

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 6894

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
393 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
55,380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 280 over BNSF Rr; Energy Pk DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 280 over BNSF Rr; Energy Pk DR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 55,380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,000 by 2042. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 280
CrossesBNSF Rr; Energy Pk DR
Location1.3 MI N of JCT TH 94
RouteState Highway 280
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97715, -93.20269
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,380 (2022)
Projected traffic66,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mn 280 over BNSF Rr; Energy Pk DR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 280 over BNSF Rr; Energy Pk DR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 280 over BNSF Rr; Energy Pk DR carry?

About 55,380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 280 over BNSF Rr; Energy Pk DR?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 280 over BNSF Rr; Energy Pk DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.