US Bridges

Con 7028 over Csah 109; Csah 81

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.55 MI S of JCT 169; 61 · Structure no. 27R22

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
748 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 7028 over Csah 109; Csah 81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 7028 over Csah 109; Csah 81 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2040. The structure is 748 ft (228.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 7028
CrossesCsah 109; Csah 81
Location1.55 MI S of JCT 169; 61
RouteU.S. Route 7028
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.10904, -93.39357
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length748 ft (228.1 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 7028 over Csah 109; Csah 81 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 7028 over Csah 109; Csah 81 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Con 7028 over Csah 109; Csah 81 carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Con 7028 over Csah 109; Csah 81?

The structure is 748 ft (228.1 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Con 7028 over Csah 109; Csah 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.