US Bridges

Spr 17 over TH 5 WB on Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 55; 5 · Structure no. 27211

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1978 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spr 17 over TH 5 WB on Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spr 17 over TH 5 WB on Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2029. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpr 17
CrossesTH 5 WB on Ramp
LocationAt JCT TH 55; 5
RouteState Lands Road 17
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89272, -93.18411
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1978)
Projected traffic500 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$295 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spr 17 over TH 5 WB on Ramp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spr 17 over TH 5 WB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Spr 17 over TH 5 WB on Ramp carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Spr 17 over TH 5 WB on Ramp?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Spr 17 over TH 5 WB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.