US Bridges

Con 5896 over I 35E; 94 EB Off Ramp

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI SW of W JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 62883

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,195
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5896 over I 35E; 94 EB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 5896 over I 35E; 94 EB Off Ramp in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 5896
CrossesI 35E; 94 EB Off Ramp
Location0.4 MI SW of W JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 5896
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.94732, -93.1036
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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,195 (2021)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 5896 over I 35E; 94 EB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 5896 over I 35E; 94 EB Off 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 5896 over I 35E; 94 EB Off Ramp carry?

About 4,195 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 5896 over I 35E; 94 EB Off Ramp?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5896 over I 35E; 94 EB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.