US Bridges

Con 1501 over I 94 EB

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 494; 94 · Structure no. 27907

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,045
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1501 over I 94 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1501 over I 94 EB in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 12,045 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2042. The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesCon 1501
CrossesI 94 EB
LocationAt JCT TH 494; 94
RouteInterstate 1501
Coordinates45.09167, -93.44614
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (85.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,045 (2022)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 1501 over I 94 EB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1501 over I 94 EB 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 1501 over I 94 EB carry?

About 12,045 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Con 1501 over I 94 EB?

The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1501 over I 94 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.