US Bridges

Con 5483 over I 35W; NB Off Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI NE of E JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27873

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,144
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5483 over I 35W; NB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 5483 over I 35W; NB Off Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 13,144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,300 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 5483
CrossesI 35W; NB Off Ramp
Location0.2 MI NE of E JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 5483
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96714, -93.25409
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,144 (2021)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
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 5483 over I 35W; NB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 5483 over I 35W; NB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Con 5483 over I 35W; NB Off Ramp carry?

About 13,144 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 5483 over I 35W; NB Off Ramp?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5483 over I 35W; NB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.