M 2168
Carrying M 2168 over BNSF; CP RR
.02 MI W OF JCT TH 61, Ramsey, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: M 2168
The M 2168 bridge in Ramsey, Minnesota carries M 2168 over BNSF; CP RR. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 134.4 meters (441 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How M 2168 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2002
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 134.4 m (441 ft)
- Deck Width
- 27.6 m (91 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 62901
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether M 2168 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare M 2168 against other structures in Ramsey and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for M 2168?
M 2168 in Ramsey, Minnesota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is M 2168 inspected?
M 2168's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. M 2168 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for M 2168?
M 2168 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining M 2168?
M 2168 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is M 2168 and does age affect safety?
M 2168 was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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