US Bridges

Con 40 over Washington Ave

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.12 MI SE JCT 494; 169 · Structure no. 27V96

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,870
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 40 over Washington Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 40 over Washington Ave 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 10,870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCon 40
CrossesWashington Ave
Location0.12 MI SE JCT 494; 169
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates44.85778, -93.39516
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,870 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2042
Trucks—
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 40 over Washington Ave built?

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

What condition is Con 40 over Washington Ave 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 40 over Washington Ave carry?

About 10,870 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 40 over Washington Ave?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Con 40 over Washington Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.