US Bridges

Con 1945 over TH 77; Ramps

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27048

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
526 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1945 over TH 77; Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1945 over TH 77; Ramps in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 7,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,450 by 2040. The structure is 526 ft (160.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 1945
CrossesTH 77; Ramps
Location0.4 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteState Highway 1945
Coordinates44.85706, -93.24729
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating84.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length526 ft (160.2 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2020)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2040
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 1945 over TH 77; Ramps built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1945 over TH 77; Ramps 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Con 1945 over TH 77; Ramps carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Con 1945 over TH 77; Ramps?

The structure is 526 ft (160.2 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1945 over TH 77; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.