US Bridges

Con 1248 over Cp Rail

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · At the E JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 69109

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1248 over Cp Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 1248 over Cp Rail in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2029. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 1248
CrossesCp Rail
LocationAt the E JCT TH 35
RouteU.S. Route 1248
Coordinates46.74175, -92.15312
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1994)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$794 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 1248 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1248 over Cp Rail 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 1248 over Cp Rail carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Con 1248 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Con 1248 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.