US Bridges

Con 611 over TH 5

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SW of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27107

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,896
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 611 over TH 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 611 over TH 5 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 12,896 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCon 611
CrossesTH 5
Location0.1 MI SW of JCT TH 55
RouteState Highway 611
Coordinates44.88962, -93.18621
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length304 ft (92.8 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,896 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Con 611 over TH 5 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 611 over TH 5 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 2023.

How much traffic does Con 611 over TH 5 carry?

About 12,896 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Con 611 over TH 5?

The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Con 611 over TH 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.