US Bridges

Con 501 over From 34th Avenue to

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 27764

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,827
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 501 over From 34th Avenue to is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 501 over From 34th Avenue to in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 42 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 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 2,827 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 501
CrossesFrom 34th Avenue to
Location1.6 MI E of JCT TH 77
RouteState Highway 501
Coordinates44.8617, -93.21438
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,827 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 501 over From 34th Avenue to built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Con 501 over From 34th Avenue to 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Con 501 over From 34th Avenue to carry?

About 2,827 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 501 over From 34th Avenue to?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Con 501 over From 34th Avenue to?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.