US Bridges

Con 4685 over I94 EB Off Ramp

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At JCT Marion St; TH 94 · Structure no. 62880

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 4685 over I94 EB Off Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 4685 over I94 EB Off Ramp in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2029. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesCon 4685
CrossesI94 EB Off Ramp
LocationAt JCT Marion St; TH 94
RouteInterstate 4685
Coordinates44.95052, -93.10909
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (1990)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 4685 over I94 EB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 4685 over I94 EB Off Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Con 4685 over I94 EB Off Ramp carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Con 4685 over I94 EB Off Ramp?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Con 4685 over I94 EB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.