US Bridges

Con 6593 over Dunwoody Blvd

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27799L

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
506 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,194
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 6593 over Dunwoody Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 6593 over Dunwoody Blvd in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 3,194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,500 by 2041. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 6593
CrossesDunwoody Blvd
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 394
RouteInterstate 6593
Coordinates44.97246, -93.28716
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,194 (2021)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$480 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 6593 over Dunwoody Blvd built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Con 6593 over Dunwoody Blvd 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 6593 over Dunwoody Blvd carry?

About 3,194 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 6593 over Dunwoody Blvd?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Con 6593 over Dunwoody Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.