US Bridges

Con 661 over I 35W SB

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27W05

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,324
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 661 over I 35W SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 661 over I 35W SB in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,324 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 231 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCon 661
CrossesI 35W SB
Location0.7 MI S of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 661
Coordinates44.96458, -93.26964
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width231 ft (70.3 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,324 (2022)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 661 over I 35W SB built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 661 over I 35W SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Con 661 over I 35W SB carry?

About 35,324 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Con 661 over I 35W SB?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 231 ft wide.

Who owns Con 661 over I 35W SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.