US Bridges

Con 4448 over EB I 394 (downtown)

Fair

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

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
977
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 4448 over EB I 394 (downtown) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 4448 over EB I 394 (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 977 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,087 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63 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 4448
CrossesEB I 394 (downtown)
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 4448
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97443, -93.29091
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 length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (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 4448 over EB I 394 (downtown) built?

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

What condition is Con 4448 over EB I 394 (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 4448 over EB I 394 (downtown) carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 4448 over EB I 394 (downtown)?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 4448 over EB I 394 (downtown)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.