US Bridges

Con 234 over SB Off Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27817

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,572
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 234 over SB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 234 over SB Off Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5 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 14,572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,700 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 234
CrossesSB Off Ramp
Location1.6 MI N of JCT TH 394
RouteInterstate 234
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.99784, -93.28351
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,572 (2022)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2042
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 234 over SB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 234 over SB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Con 234 over SB Off Ramp carry?

About 14,572 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 234 over SB Off Ramp?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Con 234 over SB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.