US Bridges

Con 1736 over I 394 WB on Ramp

Fair

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

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
626 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,863
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1736 over I 394 WB on Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1736 over I 394 WB on Ramp 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 2,863 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,175 by 2041. The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCon 1736
CrossesI 394 WB on Ramp
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 1736
Coordinates44.97417, -93.29298
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length626 ft (190.8 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,863 (2021)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2041
Trucks—
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 1736 over I 394 WB on Ramp built?

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

What condition is Con 1736 over I 394 WB on 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Con 1736 over I 394 WB on Ramp carry?

About 2,863 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 1736 over I 394 WB on Ramp?

The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1736 over I 394 WB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.