US Bridges

Con 2611 over Quarry Center Outlet

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI SW of JCT TH 280 · Structure no. 27889

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,528
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2611 over Quarry Center Outlet is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2611 over Quarry Center Outlet in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,528 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 2611
CrossesQuarry Center Outlet
Location1.5 MI SW of JCT TH 280
RouteInterstate 2611
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.00322, -93.23192
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 inspectionApril 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 rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,528 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 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

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$553 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 2611 over Quarry Center Outlet built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 2611 over Quarry Center Outlet 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Con 2611 over Quarry Center Outlet carry?

About 6,528 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 2611 over Quarry Center Outlet?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2611 over Quarry Center Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.