US Bridges

Con 3883 over EB Off Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27731

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,804
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 3883 over EB Off Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 3883 over EB Off Ramp 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 6,804 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 3883
CrossesEB Off Ramp
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 494
RouteInterstate 3883
Coordinates44.97056, -93.44159
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,804 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
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 3883 over EB Off Ramp built?

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

What condition is Con 3883 over EB Off 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Con 3883 over EB Off Ramp carry?

About 6,804 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 3883 over EB Off Ramp?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Con 3883 over EB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.