US Bridges

Con 1342 over I 394 EB

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 100; 394 · Structure no. 27753

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
520 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1342 over I 394 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1342 over I 394 EB in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,600 by 2041. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCon 1342
CrossesI 394 EB
LocationAt the JCT TH 100; 394
RouteInterstate 1342
Coordinates44.97055, -93.33714
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 1342 over I 394 EB built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1342 over I 394 EB 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 1342 over I 394 EB carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 1342 over I 394 EB?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1342 over I 394 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.