US Bridges

Con 4555 over I 94 Ramp; Lyndale

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 394; 94 · Structure no. 27798

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
317 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,090
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 4555 over I 94 Ramp; Lyndale is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 4555 over I 94 Ramp; Lyndale in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,090 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCon 4555
CrossesI 94 Ramp; Lyndale
LocationAt the JCT TH 394; 94
RouteInterstate 4555
Coordinates44.97589, -93.28778
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length317 ft (96.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,090 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 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 4555 over I 94 Ramp; Lyndale built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 4555 over I 94 Ramp; 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Con 4555 over I 94 Ramp; Lyndale carry?

About 6,090 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 4555 over I 94 Ramp; Lyndale?

The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 4555 over I 94 Ramp; Lyndale?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.