US Bridges

Mn 5 over Rcrra

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SW of W JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 90386

Built
1884
141 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,524
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Mn 5 over Rcrra is a masonry culvert carrying Mn 5 over Rcrra in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1884, so it is 141 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 21,524 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,200 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 5
CrossesRcrra
Location0.1 MI SW of W JCT TH 61
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates44.95639, -93.07728
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,524 (2021)
Projected traffic21,200 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 5 over Rcrra built?

It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 5 over Rcrra 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 5 over Rcrra carry?

About 21,524 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over Rcrra?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m).

Who owns Mn 5 over Rcrra?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.