US Bridges

Con 3893 over TH 5 EB Off Ramp

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI SW of JCT TH 51 · Structure no. 9491

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,681
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 3893 over TH 5 EB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 3893 over TH 5 EB Off Ramp in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 6 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 5,681 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,500 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 3893
CrossesTH 5 EB Off Ramp
Location1.7 MI SW of JCT TH 51
RouteState Highway 3893
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89834, -93.17732
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,681 (2021)
Projected traffic11,500 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 3893 over TH 5 EB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 3893 over TH 5 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 3893 over TH 5 EB Off Ramp carry?

About 5,681 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 3893 over TH 5 EB Off Ramp?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Con 3893 over TH 5 EB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.