US Bridges

Con 2473 over Drain Pond Ramp TH 61 SB

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 62915

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
498 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2473 over Drain Pond Ramp TH 61 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2473 over Drain Pond Ramp TH 61 SB in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,581 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 2473
CrossesDrain Pond Ramp TH 61 SB
Location0.4 MI N of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 2473
Coordinates44.89183, -93.00747
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length498 ft (151.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,581 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 2473 over Drain Pond Ramp TH 61 SB built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 2473 over Drain Pond Ramp TH 61 SB 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 2473 over Drain Pond Ramp TH 61 SB carry?

About 2,581 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Con 2473 over Drain Pond Ramp TH 61 SB?

The structure is 498 ft (151.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2473 over Drain Pond Ramp TH 61 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.