Con 2979 over 81st Street
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27050
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 385 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,321
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Con 2979 over 81st Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2979 over 81st Street 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 5,321 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,480 by 2042. The structure is 385 ft (117.2 m) long and 33 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 2979 over 81st Street built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Con 2979 over 81st Street 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 2979 over 81st Street carry?
About 5,321 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Con 2979 over 81st Street?
The structure is 385 ft (117.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Con 2979 over 81st Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.