Rum River Boulevard NW (County Highway 7) at Seelye Brook Bridge

Image of Rum River Boulevard at Seelye Brook Bridge


Project Schedule

  • Preliminary Design - Spring 2024 
  • Final Design - Fall 2024 
  • Construction - Spring 2026

Project Summary

Project Background/Description
This project consists of the teardown and replacement of the Seelye Brook Bridge, at CSAH 7 (Rum River Boulevard) between 218th Avenue NW and 219th Avenue NW.  This timber bridge was originally built in 1984 and is being replaced with a prestressed concrete beam bridge.  This project will involve a full closure of Rum River Boulevard at the Seelye Brook crossing north of 218th Avenue NW, starting on March 9th for three months.   Anoka County is working in partnership with the City of Oak Grove. 

Rum River Boulevard over Seelye Brook
MnDOT Agreement No. 1060789
Local Bridge Replacement Program
Anoka County Project SAP 002-607-032
Bridge #02535 Replacement Project

Project Updates

As of April 2, 2026
This Week's Update:  The contractor poured the north abutment barrel and wingwall section. They continued to set forms and install steel reinforcements in the south abutment. Lastly, they set forms and install steel reinforcements in the retaining wall footing. 
Next Week: The contractor will strip form, backfill and install riprap at the north abutment.   They will pour the second half of the south abutment, backfill and install riprap at the south abutment.


Current Layout 

November 2024


Contact

If you have questions or would like to comment on the project, please contact the project representative below: 

  • Brett Mickelson, Construction Engineering Supervisor

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