US Bridges

Con 2786 over Mn Valley Trail

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 5.5 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27624E

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
696 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,089
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2786 over Mn Valley Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2786 over Mn Valley Trail in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 17,089 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 696 ft (212.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesCon 2786
CrossesMn Valley Trail
Location5.5 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 2786
Coordinates44.79191, -93.40463
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length696 ft (212.1 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,089 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
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 2786 over Mn Valley Trail built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 2786 over Mn Valley Trail 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Con 2786 over Mn Valley Trail carry?

About 17,089 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 2786 over Mn Valley Trail?

The structure is 696 ft (212.1 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2786 over Mn Valley Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.