US Bridges

Con 1098 over 3rd Street WB

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27880A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
597 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1098 over 3rd Street WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1098 over 3rd Street WB 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2029. The structure is 597 ft (182.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCon 1098
Crosses3rd Street WB
Location0.5 MI NE of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 1098
Coordinates44.97247, -93.25065
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length597 ft (182.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1994)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 1098 over 3rd Street WB built?

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

What condition is Con 1098 over 3rd Street WB 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 1098 over 3rd Street WB carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Con 1098 over 3rd Street WB?

The structure is 597 ft (182.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1098 over 3rd Street WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.