US Bridges

Mn 51 over I 94

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 94; 51 · Structure no. 9377

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 51 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 51 over I 94 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2034. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 132 ft wide.

CarriesMn 51
CrossesI 94
LocationAt JCT TH 94; 51
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates44.95167, -93.16708
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.3 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2014)
Projected traffic33,500 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 51 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 51 over I 94 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 51 over I 94 carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 51 over I 94?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 51 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.