US Bridges

Con 3002 over WB I 94 (st. Paul)

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27776E

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
445 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,987
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 3002 over WB I 94 (st. Paul) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 3002 over WB I 94 (st. Paul) 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 1,987 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,087 by 2042. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCon 3002
CrossesWB I 94 (st. Paul)
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 3002
Coordinates44.975, -93.29101
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,987 (2022)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 3002 over WB I 94 (st. Paul) built?

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

What condition is Con 3002 over WB I 94 (st. Paul) 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 3002 over WB I 94 (st. Paul) carry?

About 1,987 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 3002 over WB I 94 (st. Paul)?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 3002 over WB I 94 (st. Paul)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.