US Bridges

Con 2508 over U of M West Bank

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27880

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,552
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2508 over U of M West Bank is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2508 over U of M West Bank 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 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 3,552 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,700 by 2042. The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 2508
CrossesU of M West Bank
Location0.5 MI NE of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 2508
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97184, -93.2504
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 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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,552 (2022)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
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 2508 over U of M West Bank built?

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

What condition is Con 2508 over U of M West Bank 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 2508 over U of M West Bank carry?

About 3,552 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 2508 over U of M West Bank?

The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2508 over U of M West Bank?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.