US Bridges

Con 3704 over Unstable Material

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 3.8 MI NE of JCT TH 535 · Structure no. 69841

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
708 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,921
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 3704 over Unstable Material is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Con 3704 over Unstable Material in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,921 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2041. The structure is 708 ft (215.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 3704
CrossesUnstable Material
Location3.8 MI NE of JCT TH 535
RouteInterstate 3704
Coordinates46.8032, -92.06834
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length708 ft (215.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,921 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 3704 over Unstable Material built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 3704 over Unstable Material 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Con 3704 over Unstable Material carry?

About 6,921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Con 3704 over Unstable Material?

The structure is 708 ft (215.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Con 3704 over Unstable Material?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.