US Bridges

Mn 280 over Como Ave

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI N of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 9050

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 280 over Como Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 280 over Como Ave in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 52,648 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 83 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMn 280
CrossesComo Ave
Location2.0 MI N of JCT TH 94
RouteState Highway 280
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98753, -93.20355
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,648 (2022)
Projected traffic59,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Como Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 280 over Como Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 280 over Como Ave carry?

About 52,648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 280 over Como Ave?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 280 over Como Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.