US Bridges

Con 3038 over SB TH 100 to WB I 394

Poor

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 100; 394 · Structure no. 27754

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
535 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,432
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 3038 over SB TH 100 to WB I 394 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 3038 over SB TH 100 to WB I 394 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,432 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCon 3038
CrossesSB TH 100 to WB I 394
LocationAt the JCT TH 100; 394
RouteInterstate 3038
Coordinates44.97276, -93.34187
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,432 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 3038 over SB TH 100 to WB I 394 built?

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

What condition is Con 3038 over SB TH 100 to WB I 394 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Con 3038 over SB TH 100 to WB I 394 carry?

About 7,432 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 3038 over SB TH 100 to WB I 394?

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 3038 over SB TH 100 to WB I 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.