US Bridges

Con 1018 over I 94 Ramps; SB Lyndale

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 94; 394 · Structure no. 27794

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
388 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,948
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1018 over I 94 Ramps; SB Lyndale is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1018 over I 94 Ramps; SB Lyndale in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5,948 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 388 ft (118.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCon 1018
CrossesI 94 Ramps; SB Lyndale
LocationAt the JCT TH 94; 394
RouteInterstate 1018
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97429, -93.28743
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,948 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 1018 over I 94 Ramps; SB Lyndale built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1018 over I 94 Ramps; SB Lyndale 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 1018 over I 94 Ramps; SB Lyndale carry?

About 5,948 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 1018 over I 94 Ramps; SB Lyndale?

The structure is 388 ft (118.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1018 over I 94 Ramps; SB Lyndale?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.