US Bridges

Con 17 over NE Loop 169; 78th ST

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.15 MI N of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27V92

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
966 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,572
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 17 over NE Loop 169; 78th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 17 over NE Loop 169; 78th ST in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 9,572 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2042. The structure is 966 ft (294.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCon 17
CrossesNE Loop 169; 78th ST
Location0.15 MI N of JCT TH 494
RouteInterstate 17
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86143, -93.39472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length966 ft (294.3 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,572 (2022)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 17 over NE Loop 169; 78th ST built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 17 over NE Loop 169; 78th ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Con 17 over NE Loop 169; 78th ST carry?

About 9,572 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Con 17 over NE Loop 169; 78th ST?

The structure is 966 ft (294.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Con 17 over NE Loop 169; 78th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.