US Bridges

Con 2173 over Bloomington R

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI NW of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 9306

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2173 over Bloomington R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2173 over Bloomington R in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 21,480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 2173
CrossesBloomington R
Location0.2 MI NW of JCT TH 5
RouteState Highway 2173
Coordinates44.89352, -93.19007
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,480 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 2173 over Bloomington R built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 2173 over Bloomington R 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Con 2173 over Bloomington R carry?

About 21,480 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 2173 over Bloomington R?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2173 over Bloomington R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.