US Bridges

Con 115 over I 394 WB (downtown)

Fair

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

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 115 over I 394 WB (downtown) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 115 over I 394 WB (downtown) 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 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 1,160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,087 by 2041. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 115
CrossesI 394 WB (downtown)
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 115
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.9749, -93.29095
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2021)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2041
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 115 over I 394 WB (downtown) built?

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

What condition is Con 115 over I 394 WB (downtown) 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 115 over I 394 WB (downtown) carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 115 over I 394 WB (downtown)?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 115 over I 394 WB (downtown)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.