Mn 3 over Mississippi River; RR
PoorRamsey County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI SE of TH 35E; 94 · Structure no. 9036
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,429 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,600
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 3 over Mississippi River; RR is a concrete arch - thru carrying Mn 3 over Mississippi River; RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 99 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2039. The structure is 1,429 ft (435.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 3 over Mississippi River; RR built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Mn 3 over Mississippi River; 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 3 over Mississippi River; RR carry?
About 17,600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mn 3 over Mississippi River; RR?
The structure is 1,429 ft (435.5 m) long with a longest span of 264 ft (80.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 3 over Mississippi River; RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.