US Bridges

Con 942 over Glenwood Ave

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27727B

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,764 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,855
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 942 over Glenwood Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 942 over Glenwood Ave in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,855 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2041. The structure is 1,764 ft (537.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 942
CrossesGlenwood Ave
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 394
RouteInterstate 942
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97949, -93.28762
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,764 ft (537.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,855 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 942 over Glenwood Ave built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 942 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Con 942 over Glenwood Ave carry?

About 6,855 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 942 over Glenwood Ave?

The structure is 1,764 ft (537.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 942 over Glenwood Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.