US Bridges

Con 6994 over Csah 81 BNSF RR Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI S of JCT 169; 610 · Structure no. 27R24

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,832
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 6994 over Csah 81 BNSF RR Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 6994 over Csah 81 BNSF RR Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,832 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 470 ft (143.4 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 6994
CrossesCsah 81 BNSF RR Ramp
Location1.7 MI S of JCT 169; 610
RouteU.S. Route 6994
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.10636, -93.39346
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length470 ft (143.4 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.2 m)
Deck width171 ft (52.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,832 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 6994 over Csah 81 BNSF RR Ramp built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 6994 over Csah 81 BNSF RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Con 6994 over Csah 81 BNSF RR Ramp carry?

About 7,832 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 6994 over Csah 81 BNSF RR Ramp?

The structure is 470 ft (143.4 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.2 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns Con 6994 over Csah 81 BNSF RR Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.