CON 3038
Carrying CON 3038 over SB TH 100 TO WB I 394
AT THE JCT TH 100; 394, Hennepin, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CON 3038
The CON 3038 bridge in Hennepin, Minnesota carries CON 3038 over SB TH 100 TO WB I 394. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 163.1 meters (535 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,432 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CON 3038 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1989
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 163.1 m (535 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,432 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 27754
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
CON 3038 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CON 3038 against other structures in Hennepin and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CON 3038?
CON 3038 in Hennepin, Minnesota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CON 3038 inspected?
CON 3038's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,432 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CON 3038 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CON 3038?
CON 3038 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CON 3038?
CON 3038 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is CON 3038 and does age affect safety?
CON 3038 was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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