US Bridges

Con 2263 over Lyndale; BNSF Rr; Trail

Fair

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

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,100 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,191
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2263 over Lyndale; BNSF Rr; Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2263 over Lyndale; BNSF Rr; Trail 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 6,191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,900 by 2042. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 2263
CrossesLyndale; BNSF Rr; Trail
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 55
RouteInterstate 2263
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97637, -93.28792
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,100 ft (335.2 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,191 (2022)
Projected traffic10,900 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
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 2263 over Lyndale; BNSF Rr; Trail built?

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

What condition is Con 2263 over Lyndale; BNSF Rr; 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Con 2263 over Lyndale; BNSF Rr; Trail carry?

About 6,191 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 2263 over Lyndale; BNSF Rr; Trail?

The structure is 1,100 ft (335.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2263 over Lyndale; BNSF Rr; Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.