US Bridges

Con 1516 over I 494/I 35E South Ramp

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 19878

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
413 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,898
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1516 over I 494/I 35E South Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1516 over I 494/I 35E South Ramp in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,898 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 413 ft (126 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 1516
CrossesI 494/I 35E South Ramp
LocationAt the JCT TH 494
RouteInterstate 1516
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86241, -93.14524
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length413 ft (126 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,898 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Con 1516 over I 494/I 35E South Ramp built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1516 over I 494/I 35E South Ramp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Con 1516 over I 494/I 35E South Ramp carry?

About 7,898 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 1516 over I 494/I 35E South Ramp?

The structure is 413 ft (126 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1516 over I 494/I 35E South Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.