FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CON 1283

Carrying CON 1283 over SB TH 100 TO 394 HOV EB

AT THE JCT TH 100; 394, Hennepin, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CON 1283

The CON 1283 bridge in Hennepin, Minnesota carries CON 1283 over SB TH 100 TO 394 HOV EB. 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 294 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CON 1283 compares

▲ 4.5
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Minnesota bridges
980
Bridges in Hennepin · 28 in Poor condition
CON 1283 40.2 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
40.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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
294 vehicles/day
Structure Number
27754A

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

CON 1283 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 1283 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 1283?

CON 1283 in Hennepin, Minnesota has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CON 1283 inspected?

CON 1283'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 294 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CON 1283 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 1283?

CON 1283 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CON 1283?

CON 1283 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CON 1283 and does age affect safety?

CON 1283 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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