US Bridges

Mn 36 over White Bear Avenue

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 9258

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,987
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 36 over White Bear Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 36 over White Bear Avenue in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, 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 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 31,987 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,500 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesMn 36
CrossesWhite Bear Avenue
Location1.7 MI E of JCT TH 61
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates45.01168, -93.02168
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,987 (2022)
Projected traffic38,500 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 36 over White Bear Avenue built?

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

What condition is Mn 36 over White Bear Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 36 over White Bear Avenue carry?

About 31,987 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 36 over White Bear Avenue?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 36 over White Bear Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.