US Bridges

Con 4293 over Lrt; Front Road

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 27V28

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 4293 over Lrt; Front Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 4293 over Lrt; Front Road in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 8,123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2042. The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 4293
CrossesLrt; Front Road
LocationAt the JCT TH 35W
RouteInterstate 4293
Coordinates44.96588, -93.24968
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length415 ft (126.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,123 (2022)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 4293 over Lrt; Front Road built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 4293 over Lrt; Front Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Con 4293 over Lrt; Front Road carry?

About 8,123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 4293 over Lrt; Front Road?

The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Con 4293 over Lrt; Front Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.