US Bridges

Con 6616 over South Frontage Road

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27790

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,856
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 6616 over South Frontage Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 6616 over South Frontage Road in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 11,856 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesCon 6616
CrossesSouth Frontage Road
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 394
RouteState Highway 6616
Coordinates44.96869, -93.342
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,856 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 6616 over South Frontage Road built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 6616 over South Frontage Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Con 6616 over South Frontage Road carry?

About 11,856 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 6616 over South Frontage Road?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Con 6616 over South Frontage Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.