US Bridges

Con 1098 over 3rd ST to Dtwn Mpls

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27903

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,421
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1098 over 3rd ST to Dtwn Mpls is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1098 over 3rd ST to Dtwn Mpls 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 6 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 2,421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 1098
Crosses3rd ST to Dtwn Mpls
Location0.4 MI NE of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 1098
Coordinates44.97288, -93.25242
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,421 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
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 1098 over 3rd ST to Dtwn Mpls built?

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

What condition is Con 1098 over 3rd ST to Dtwn Mpls 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 ST to Dtwn Mpls carry?

About 2,421 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 1098 over 3rd ST to Dtwn Mpls?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1098 over 3rd ST to Dtwn Mpls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.