US Bridges

Mn 5 over Lk Minnetonka Lrt Trl

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI West of JCT TH 41 · Structure no. 10003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 5 over Lk Minnetonka Lrt Trl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 5 over Lk Minnetonka Lrt Trl in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMn 5
CrossesLk Minnetonka Lrt Trl
Location4.0 MI West of JCT TH 41
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates44.85973, -93.66579
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2019)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Mn 5 over Lk Minnetonka Lrt Trl built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 5 over Lk Minnetonka Lrt Trl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 5 over Lk Minnetonka Lrt Trl carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over Lk Minnetonka Lrt Trl?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 5 over Lk Minnetonka Lrt Trl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.