US Bridges

I 94 over TH 61NB; Three Ramps

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the E JCT TH 61; 94 · Structure no. 62838

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
662 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100,076
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over TH 61NB; Three Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over TH 61NB; Three Ramps in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 100,076 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,000 by 2042. The structure is 662 ft (201.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesTH 61NB; Three Ramps
LocationAt the E JCT TH 61; 94
RouteInterstate 94
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95274, -93.04143
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length662 ft (201.7 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,076 (2022)
Projected traffic90,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over TH 61NB; Three Ramps built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over TH 61NB; Three Ramps 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 I 94 over TH 61NB; Three Ramps carry?

About 100,076 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over TH 61NB; Three Ramps?

The structure is 662 ft (201.7 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over TH 61NB; Three Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.