US Bridges

Con 1444 over I 94 WB

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 62882

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,657
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1444 over I 94 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1444 over I 94 WB in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 7,657 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,750 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 1444
CrossesI 94 WB
Location0.4 MI E of JCT TH 52
RouteInterstate 1444
Coordinates44.95526, -93.07535
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,657 (2021)
Projected traffic5,750 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 1444 over I 94 WB built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1444 over I 94 WB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Con 1444 over I 94 WB carry?

About 7,657 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 1444 over I 94 WB?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1444 over I 94 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.