US Bridges

Con 4718 over Bn; Cp Railroads

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · .16 MI SW of TH 61; 494 · Structure no. 82037

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
567 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,558
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 4718 over Bn; Cp Railroads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 4718 over Bn; Cp Railroads 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 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 14,558 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCon 4718
CrossesBn; Cp Railroads
Location.16 MI SW of TH 61; 494
RouteInterstate 4718
Coordinates44.88364, -93.00519
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length567 ft (172.8 m)
Longest span187 ft (57.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,558 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 4718 over Bn; Cp Railroads built?

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

What condition is Con 4718 over Bn; Cp Railroads 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 4718 over Bn; Cp Railroads carry?

About 14,558 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Con 4718 over Bn; Cp Railroads?

The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Con 4718 over Bn; Cp Railroads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.