US Bridges

Con 2781 over I 94; Ramps

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27860

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,729
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2781 over I 94; Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2781 over I 94; Ramps in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 5,729 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95.2 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCon 2781
CrossesI 94; Ramps
Location1.5 MI E of JCT TH 55
RouteInterstate 2781
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96698, -93.22391
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length312 ft (95.2 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,729 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 2781 over I 94; Ramps built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 2781 over I 94; 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Con 2781 over I 94; Ramps carry?

About 5,729 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 2781 over I 94; Ramps?

The structure is 312 ft (95.2 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2781 over I 94; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.