US Bridges

Con 3703 over Bus Connection

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27141

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,341
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 3703 over Bus Connection is a concrete continuous slab carrying Con 3703 over Bus Connection in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 3703
CrossesBus Connection
Location0.7 MI W of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 3703
Coordinates44.8605, -93.44439
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,341 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 3703 over Bus Connection built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 3703 over Bus Connection in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Con 3703 over Bus Connection carry?

About 9,341 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 3703 over Bus Connection?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Con 3703 over Bus Connection?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.