US Bridges

Loc 1 over Island Lake Channel

PoorPosted for load

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 52 · Structure no. 9345

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1975 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 1 over Island Lake Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 1 over Island Lake Channel 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2029. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc 1
CrossesIsland Lake Channel
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 52
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.0566, -93.13456
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating22.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1975)
Projected traffic500 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Loc 1 over Island Lake Channel built?

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

What condition is Loc 1 over Island Lake Channel 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 Loc 1 over Island Lake Channel carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1975 count).

How long is Loc 1 over Island Lake Channel?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 1 over Island Lake Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.