US Bridges

Con 197 over I 694 WB

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 694; 51 · Structure no. 62051

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,638
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 197 over I 694 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 197 over I 694 WB in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,638 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesCon 197
CrossesI 694 WB
LocationAt the JCT TH 694; 51
RouteState Highway 197
Coordinates45.06336, -93.15822
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,638 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 197 over I 694 WB built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 197 over I 694 WB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Con 197 over I 694 WB carry?

About 3,638 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 197 over I 694 WB?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Con 197 over I 694 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.