US Bridges

Con 2224 over Lyndale Avenue SB

Fair

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

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
784 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,255
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2224 over Lyndale Avenue SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2224 over Lyndale Avenue SB in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 26,255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,400 by 2042. The structure is 784 ft (238.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 2224
CrossesLyndale Avenue SB
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 394
RouteInterstate 2224
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97264, -93.28781
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length784 ft (238.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,255 (2022)
Projected traffic25,400 by 2042
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 2224 over Lyndale Avenue SB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 2224 over Lyndale Avenue SB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Con 2224 over Lyndale Avenue SB carry?

About 26,255 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 2224 over Lyndale Avenue SB?

The structure is 784 ft (238.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2224 over Lyndale Avenue SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.