US Bridges

Con 3232 over BNSF Rr; UP RR

Fair

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

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
623 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,854
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 3232 over BNSF Rr; UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 3232 over BNSF Rr; UP RR 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 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 2,854 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,900 by 2042. The structure is 623 ft (189.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 3232
CrossesBNSF Rr; UP RR
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 55
RouteInterstate 3232
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97769, -93.28773
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length623 ft (189.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,854 (2022)
Projected traffic10,900 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 3232 over BNSF Rr; UP RR built?

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

What condition is Con 3232 over BNSF Rr; UP RR 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 3232 over BNSF Rr; UP RR carry?

About 2,854 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 3232 over BNSF Rr; UP RR?

The structure is 623 ft (189.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Con 3232 over BNSF Rr; UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.