US Bridges

Con 1923 over I 35W; SB on Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the East JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27850

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1923 over I 35W; SB on Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1923 over I 35W; SB on Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 10,171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,300 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 1923
CrossesI 35W; SB on Ramp
LocationAt the East JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 1923
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96642, -93.25484
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,171 (2022)
Projected traffic7,300 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
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 1923 over I 35W; SB on Ramp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1923 over I 35W; SB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Con 1923 over I 35W; SB on Ramp carry?

About 10,171 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 1923 over I 35W; SB on Ramp?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1923 over I 35W; SB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.