US Bridges

Con 4897 over 3rd Street North

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27708

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 4897 over 3rd Street North is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 4897 over 3rd Street North in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2029. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesCon 4897
Crosses3rd Street North
Location1.0 MI NE of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 4897
Coordinates44.98303, -93.27336
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1994)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 4897 over 3rd Street North built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 4897 over 3rd Street North 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Con 4897 over 3rd Street North carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Con 4897 over 3rd Street North?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Con 4897 over 3rd Street North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.