US Bridges

Con 5772 over I 494; TH 77 NB on Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 77; 494 · Structure no. 27052B

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
584 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5772 over I 494; TH 77 NB on Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 5772 over I 494; TH 77 NB on Ramp 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 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 17,404 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 584 ft (177.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 5772
CrossesI 494; TH 77 NB on Ramp
LocationAt the JCT TH 77; 494
RouteState Highway 5772
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86219, -93.24568
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length584 ft (177.9 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,404 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 5772 over I 494; TH 77 NB on Ramp built?

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

What condition is Con 5772 over I 494; TH 77 NB on Ramp 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 2023.

How much traffic does Con 5772 over I 494; TH 77 NB on Ramp carry?

About 17,404 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 5772 over I 494; TH 77 NB on Ramp?

The structure is 584 ft (177.9 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5772 over I 494; TH 77 NB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.