US Bridges

Mn 95 over UP RR

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI S of Bayport · Structure no. 9391

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,648
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 95 over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 95 over UP RR in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,648 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 95
CrossesUP RR
Location2.1 MI S of Bayport
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWashington County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.99194, -92.77776
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,648 (2022)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 95 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 95 over UP RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 95 over UP RR carry?

About 13,648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 95 over UP RR?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 95 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.