US Bridges

Con 4198 over BNSF Rr; Cp RR

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · .1 MI NW of JCT 494;61 · Structure no. 82034A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
391 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,837
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 4198 over BNSF Rr; Cp RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 4198 over BNSF Rr; Cp RR in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 16,837 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 4198
CrossesBNSF Rr; Cp RR
Location.1 MI NW of JCT 494;61
RouteInterstate 4198
CountyWashington County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.88651, -93.00608
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length391 ft (119.1 m)
Longest span194 ft (59 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,837 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 4198 over BNSF Rr; Cp RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 4198 over BNSF Rr; Cp RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Con 4198 over BNSF Rr; Cp RR carry?

About 16,837 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 4198 over BNSF Rr; Cp RR?

The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Con 4198 over BNSF Rr; Cp RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.