US Bridges

Con 4293 over I 35W Ramps; Coll Rds

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of E JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27876

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
383 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 4293 over I 35W Ramps; Coll Rds is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 4293 over I 35W Ramps; Coll Rds in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,970 by 2042. The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCon 4293
CrossesI 35W Ramps; Coll Rds
Location0.3 MI N of E JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 4293
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96983, -93.25284
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length383 ft (116.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,123 (2022)
Projected traffic11,970 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 4293 over I 35W Ramps; Coll Rds built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 4293 over I 35W Ramps; Coll Rds 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 4293 over I 35W Ramps; Coll Rds carry?

About 8,123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 4293 over I 35W Ramps; Coll Rds?

The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Con 4293 over I 35W Ramps; Coll Rds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.