US Bridges

Con 1498 over 3rd Street

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27879A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,578
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1498 over 3rd Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1498 over 3rd Street in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 23,578 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 1498
Crosses3rd Street
Location0.5 MI NE of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 1498
Coordinates44.97229, -93.25159
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,578 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 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 1498 over 3rd Street built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1498 over 3rd Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Con 1498 over 3rd Street carry?

About 23,578 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 1498 over 3rd Street?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1498 over 3rd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.