US Bridges

Con 4843 over Eb; WB I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI West of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27831C

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
598 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,522
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 4843 over Eb; WB I 94 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Con 4843 over Eb; WB I 94 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 42,522 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2042. The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 4843
CrossesEb; WB I 94
Location0.3 MI West of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 4843
Coordinates44.97521, -93.29101
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length598 ft (182.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,522 (2022)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 4843 over Eb; WB I 94 built?

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

What condition is Con 4843 over Eb; WB I 94 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 4843 over Eb; WB I 94 carry?

About 42,522 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 4843 over Eb; WB I 94?

The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Con 4843 over Eb; WB I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.