Con 4962 over 81 ST
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27047
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 950 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Con 4962 over 81 ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 4962 over 81 ST 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 1,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 950 ft (289.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Con 4962 over 81 ST built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Con 4962 over 81 ST 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 4962 over 81 ST carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Con 4962 over 81 ST?
The structure is 950 ft (289.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Con 4962 over 81 ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.