US Bridges

Con 651 over I 94 WB

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the W JCT TH 35E; 94 · Structure no. 9805

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,430
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 651 over I 94 WB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Con 651 over I 94 WB in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 5,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,400 by 2041. The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCon 651
CrossesI 94 WB
LocationAt the W JCT TH 35E; 94
RouteInterstate 651
Coordinates44.95062, -93.10184
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length277 ft (84.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,430 (2021)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$162 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 651 over I 94 WB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 651 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 651 over I 94 WB carry?

About 5,430 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 651 over I 94 WB?

The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 651 over I 94 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.