US Bridges

M 2167 over UP RR

PoorPosted for load

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 7272

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,725
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 2167 over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 2167 over UP RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,725 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,725 by 2029. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 2167
CrossesUP RR
Location0.5 MI E of JCT TH 5
RouteCity Street 2167
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.92729, -93.1189
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2015)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 2167 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is M 2167 over UP RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does M 2167 over UP RR carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is M 2167 over UP RR?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns M 2167 over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.