US Bridges

Mn 5 over Wallace RD

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI W of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27150

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,997
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 5 over Wallace RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 5 over Wallace RD in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20,997 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,750 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 5
CrossesWallace RD
Location2.5 MI W of JCT TH 494
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates44.86102, -93.4701
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,997 (2022)
Projected traffic22,750 by 2042
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 5 over Wallace RD built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 5 over Wallace RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 5 over Wallace RD carry?

About 20,997 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over Wallace RD?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 5 over Wallace RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.