US Bridges

Con 6315 over I 35W Mn 62 WB

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At E JCT of TH 62; 35W · Structure no. 27V79

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,135 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,048
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 6315 over I 35W Mn 62 WB is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Con 6315 over I 35W Mn 62 WB 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 23,048 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,750 by 2041. The structure is 1,135 ft (345.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 6315
CrossesI 35W Mn 62 WB
LocationAt E JCT of TH 62; 35W
RouteInterstate 6315
Coordinates44.89077, -93.27456
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,135 ft (345.9 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,048 (2021)
Projected traffic22,750 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 6315 over I 35W Mn 62 WB built?

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

What condition is Con 6315 over I 35W Mn 62 WB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Con 6315 over I 35W Mn 62 WB carry?

About 23,048 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Con 6315 over I 35W Mn 62 WB?

The structure is 1,135 ft (345.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Con 6315 over I 35W Mn 62 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.