US Bridges

Mn 36 over Hiilton Trail

Good

Washington County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 82023

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 36 over Hiilton Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 36 over Hiilton Trail in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesMn 36
CrossesHiilton Trail
Location0.7 MI E of JCT TH 694
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates45.03566, -92.95057
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2017)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Hiilton Trail built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 36 over Hiilton Trail 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 36 over Hiilton Trail carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 36 over Hiilton Trail?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 36 over Hiilton Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.