US Bridges

Con 3998 over Killebrew DR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27045

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
926 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 3998 over Killebrew DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 3998 over Killebrew DR in Hennepin 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 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 3,623 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 926 ft (282.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 3998
CrossesKillebrew DR
Location0.7 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteState Highway 3998
Coordinates44.85228, -93.24744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length926 ft (282.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,623 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
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 3998 over Killebrew DR built?

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

What condition is Con 3998 over Killebrew DR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Con 3998 over Killebrew DR carry?

About 3,623 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 3998 over Killebrew DR?

The structure is 926 ft (282.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 3998 over Killebrew DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.