US Bridges

Con 5966 over Soil

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT US 12; Csah 6 · Structure no. 27204

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
566 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,086
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5966 over Soil is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 5966 over Soil in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,086 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 566 ft (172.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCon 5966
CrossesSoil
LocationAt JCT US 12; Csah 6
RouteU.S. Route 5966
Coordinates44.99273, -93.61908
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length566 ft (172.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 5966 over Soil built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 5966 over Soil 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 2024.

How much traffic does Con 5966 over Soil carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 5966 over Soil?

The structure is 566 ft (172.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5966 over Soil?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.