US Bridges

Con 5562 over From Glenwood Ave

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI North of JCT TH 3 · Structure no. 27031B

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
602 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,161
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5562 over From Glenwood Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 5562 over From Glenwood Ave in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 2,161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCon 5562
CrossesFrom Glenwood Ave
Location0.6 MI North of JCT TH 3
RouteState Highway 5562
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97827, -93.34304
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,161 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 5562 over From Glenwood Ave built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 5562 over From Glenwood Ave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Con 5562 over From Glenwood Ave carry?

About 2,161 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 5562 over From Glenwood Ave?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5562 over From Glenwood Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.