US Bridges

Con 2949 over Shingle Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27904

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,620
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2949 over Shingle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Con 2949 over Shingle Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCon 2949
CrossesShingle Creek
Location0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteInterstate 2949
Coordinates45.07266, -93.30885
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 2949 over Shingle Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 2949 over Shingle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Con 2949 over Shingle Creek carry?

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 2949 over Shingle Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2949 over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.