US Bridges

Con 5876 over TH 5 WB on Ramp

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 5; 55 · Structure no. 27161

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,943
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5876 over TH 5 WB on Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 5876 over TH 5 WB on Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 years old, older 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 9,943 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 5876
CrossesTH 5 WB on Ramp
LocationAt JCT TH 5; 55
RouteState Highway 5876
Coordinates44.89163, -93.18809
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,943 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Con 5876 over TH 5 WB on Ramp built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Con 5876 over TH 5 WB on Ramp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Con 5876 over TH 5 WB on Ramp carry?

About 9,943 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Con 5876 over TH 5 WB on Ramp?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5876 over TH 5 WB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.