US Bridges

Con 19 over Washington Ave

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.10 MI SE of JCT I 494 · Structure no. 27V97

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
510 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,791
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 19 over Washington Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 19 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 15,791 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2042. The structure is 510 ft (155.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCon 19
CrossesWashington Ave
Location0.10 MI SE of JCT I 494
RouteInterstate 19
Coordinates44.85807, -93.39323
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length510 ft (155.3 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,791 (2022)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 19 over Washington Ave built?

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

What condition is Con 19 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 19 over Washington Ave carry?

About 15,791 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Con 19 over Washington Ave?

The structure is 510 ft (155.3 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Con 19 over Washington Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.