US Bridges

Unu 10 over Rice Creek

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI NW of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 91070

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unu 10 over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Unu 10 over Rice Creek in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 23,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnu 10
CrossesRice Creek
Location0.2 MI NW of JCT TH 35W
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates45.09401, -93.19213
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,100 (2014)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Unu 10 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unu 10 over Rice Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Unu 10 over Rice Creek carry?

About 23,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Unu 10 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Unu 10 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.