US Bridges

Con 2531 over Met Council Sewer Pipe

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · Ramp to TH 252 SB · Structure no. 27214

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,157
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2531 over Met Council Sewer Pipe is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2531 over Met Council Sewer Pipe in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 2531
CrossesMet Council Sewer Pipe
LocationRamp to TH 252 SB
RouteState Highway 2531
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.11966, -93.30876
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,157 (2021)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$840 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 2531 over Met Council Sewer Pipe built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 2531 over Met Council Sewer Pipe 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Con 2531 over Met Council Sewer Pipe carry?

About 7,157 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 2531 over Met Council Sewer Pipe?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2531 over Met Council Sewer Pipe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.