US Bridges

Osar 1 over Dining Center Kitchen

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.3MI N of JCT College ST · Structure no. R1015

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Osar 1 over Dining Center Kitchen is a concrete slab carrying Osar 1 over Dining Center Kitchen in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 194 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOsar 1
CrossesDining Center Kitchen
Location0.3MI N of JCT College ST
Coordinates46.81828, -92.08592
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width194 ft (59 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic1 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Osar 1 over Dining Center Kitchen built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osar 1 over Dining Center Kitchen 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 Osar 1 over Dining Center Kitchen carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Osar 1 over Dining Center Kitchen?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns Osar 1 over Dining Center Kitchen?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.