US Bridges

Con 146 over I 35E; SB on Ramp

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI NE of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 62802

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,601
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 146 over I 35E; SB on Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 146 over I 35E; SB on Ramp in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 5 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 1,601 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,200 by 2041. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 146
CrossesI 35E; SB on Ramp
Location2.6 MI NE of JCT TH 5
RouteCity Street 146
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.94011, -93.11529
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,601 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 146 over I 35E; SB on Ramp built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 146 over I 35E; SB on 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Con 146 over I 35E; SB on Ramp carry?

About 1,601 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 146 over I 35E; SB on Ramp?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 146 over I 35E; SB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.