US Bridges

Con 4153 over General Mills Blvd

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI East of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27743B

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,939
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 4153 over General Mills Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 4153 over General Mills Blvd in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,939 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 4153
CrossesGeneral Mills Blvd
Location0.5 MI East of JCT TH 169
RouteInterstate 4153
Coordinates44.97387, -93.39152
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,939 (2021)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 4153 over General Mills Blvd built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 4153 over General Mills Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Con 4153 over General Mills Blvd carry?

About 19,939 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 4153 over General Mills Blvd?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Con 4153 over General Mills Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.