US Bridges

Con 3703 over County Ditch 43

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 96735

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,341
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 3703 over County Ditch 43 is a concrete culvert carrying Con 3703 over County Ditch 43 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9,341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 3703
CrossesCounty Ditch 43
Location0.8 MI W of JCT TH 494
RouteState Highway 3703
Coordinates44.86065, -93.44511
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,341 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 3703 over County Ditch 43 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 3703 over County Ditch 43 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Con 3703 over County Ditch 43 carry?

About 9,341 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 3703 over County Ditch 43?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Con 3703 over County Ditch 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.