US Bridges

Con 1514 over Glenwood Ave

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27726

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
815 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1514 over Glenwood Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1514 over Glenwood Ave in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,900 by 2029. The structure is 815 ft (248.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 1514
CrossesGlenwood Ave
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 55
RouteInterstate 1514
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97951, -93.28782
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length815 ft (248.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (1994)
Projected traffic10,900 by 2029
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1514 over Glenwood Ave built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1514 over Glenwood Ave 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 1514 over Glenwood Ave carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Con 1514 over Glenwood Ave?

The structure is 815 ft (248.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1514 over Glenwood Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.