US Bridges

Con 3768 over WB 394; 394R; Off Ramp

Fair

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

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 3768 over WB 394; 394R; Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 3768 over WB 394; 394R; Off Ramp 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 363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,800 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCon 3768
CrossesWB 394; 394R; Off Ramp
LocationAt the JCT TH 100; 394
RouteInterstate 3768
Coordinates44.97071, -93.33777
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length360 ft (109.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2021)
Projected traffic3,800 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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 3768 over WB 394; 394R; Off Ramp built?

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

What condition is Con 3768 over WB 394; 394R; Off Ramp 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 3768 over WB 394; 394R; Off Ramp carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 3768 over WB 394; 394R; Off Ramp?

The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 3768 over WB 394; 394R; Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.