US Bridges

Con 2953 over I 94; WB Off Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI SE of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27998

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,983
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2953 over I 94; WB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2953 over I 94; WB Off Ramp 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 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 6,983 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCon 2953
CrossesI 94; WB Off Ramp
Location1.6 MI SE of JCT TH 55
RouteInterstate 2953
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96721, -93.22124
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length301 ft (91.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,983 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 2953 over I 94; WB Off Ramp built?

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

What condition is Con 2953 over I 94; WB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Con 2953 over I 94; WB Off Ramp carry?

About 6,983 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 2953 over I 94; WB Off Ramp?

The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2953 over I 94; WB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.