US Bridges

Mn 5 over Tcw RR

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of W JCT TH 101 · Structure no. 10009

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,158
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 5 over Tcw RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 5 over Tcw RR in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 15,158 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,250 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 5
CrossesTcw RR
Location0.3 MI W of W JCT TH 101
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.85923, -93.5417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,158 (2021)
Projected traffic15,250 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tcw RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 5 over Tcw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 5 over Tcw RR carry?

About 15,158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over Tcw RR?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 5 over Tcw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.