US Bridges

Con 2303 over I 394; Downtown Ramps

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27776B

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
538 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2303 over I 394; Downtown Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2303 over I 394; Downtown Ramps in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2040. The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 2303
CrossesI 394; Downtown Ramps
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 2303
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97397, -93.29277
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length538 ft (164 m)
Longest span209 ft (63.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2020)
Projected traffic13,700 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 2303 over I 394; Downtown Ramps built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 2303 over I 394; Downtown 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 2303 over I 394; Downtown Ramps carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Con 2303 over I 394; Downtown Ramps?

The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2303 over I 394; Downtown Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.