US Bridges

Con 2185 over Ramps

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI East of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 27769

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,381
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2185 over Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2185 over Ramps in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 42 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,381 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 2185
CrossesRamps
Location1.6 MI East of JCT TH 77
RouteInterstate 2185
Coordinates44.86311, -93.21455
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,381 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 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 2185 over Ramps built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Con 2185 over Ramps in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Con 2185 over Ramps carry?

About 3,381 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 2185 over Ramps?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2185 over Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.