US Bridges

Con 1218 over Wetland

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27770E

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
704 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,547
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1218 over Wetland is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1218 over Wetland 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,700 by 2042. The structure is 704 ft (214.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 1218
CrossesWetland
Location1.7 MI E of JCT TH 100
RouteInterstate 1218
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96948, -93.30746
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length704 ft (214.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,547 (2022)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1218 over Wetland built?

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

What condition is Con 1218 over Wetland 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Con 1218 over Wetland carry?

About 4,547 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 1218 over Wetland?

The structure is 704 ft (214.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1218 over Wetland?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.