US Bridges

Con 862 over Dunwoody Blvd

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI West of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27831A

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,037
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 862 over Dunwoody Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 862 over Dunwoody Blvd in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,037 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 862
CrossesDunwoody Blvd
Location0.5 MI West of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 862
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97153, -93.29697
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,037 (2022)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 862 over Dunwoody Blvd built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 862 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Con 862 over Dunwoody Blvd carry?

About 3,037 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 862 over Dunwoody Blvd?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Con 862 over Dunwoody Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.