US Bridges

Con 1903 over Railroad

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · At the JCT of I 35 · Structure no. 69905

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
421 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1903 over Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1903 over Railroad in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2040. The structure is 421 ft (128.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 1903
CrossesRailroad
LocationAt the JCT of I 35
RouteInterstate 1903
Coordinates46.76672, -92.12039
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length421 ft (128.4 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2019)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 1903 over Railroad built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1903 over Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Con 1903 over Railroad carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Con 1903 over Railroad?

The structure is 421 ft (128.4 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1903 over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.