US Bridges

Con 1812 over Bus Ramp; Wash Ave Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27720

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1812 over Bus Ramp; Wash Ave Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1812 over Bus Ramp; Wash Ave Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,200 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 1812
CrossesBus Ramp; Wash Ave Ramp
Location0.9 MI NE of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 1812
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98215, -93.27424
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2041
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 1812 over Bus Ramp; Wash Ave Ramp built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1812 over Bus Ramp; Wash Ave 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 1812 over Bus Ramp; Wash Ave Ramp carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 1812 over Bus Ramp; Wash Ave Ramp?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1812 over Bus Ramp; Wash Ave Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.