US Bridges

Con 398 over American Blvd

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27058

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 398 over American Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 398 over American Blvd 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 2,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 398
CrossesAmerican Blvd
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteState Highway 398
Coordinates44.85994, -93.2464
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
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 398 over American Blvd built?

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

What condition is Con 398 over American Blvd 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 398 over American Blvd carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Con 398 over American Blvd?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Con 398 over American Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.