US Bridges

Con 6430 over I 35E I 694; BNSF RR

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the W JCT I 35E; 694 · Structure no. 62902

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,928 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
30,565
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 6430 over I 35E I 694; BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 6430 over I 35E I 694; BNSF RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 30,565 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,928 ft (587.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 6430
CrossesI 35E I 694; BNSF RR
LocationAt the W JCT I 35E; 694
RouteInterstate 6430
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.03478, -93.08922
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,928 ft (587.6 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,565 (2022)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 6430 over I 35E I 694; BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 6430 over I 35E I 694; BNSF RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Con 6430 over I 35E I 694; BNSF RR carry?

About 30,565 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Con 6430 over I 35E I 694; BNSF RR?

The structure is 1,928 ft (587.6 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Con 6430 over I 35E I 694; BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.