US Bridges

Con 5951 over Soil

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT US 12; Csah 6 · Structure no. 27212

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
447 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,858
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5951 over Soil is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 5951 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 8,858 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2041. The structure is 447 ft (136.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCon 5951
CrossesSoil
LocationAt JCT US 12; Csah 6
RouteU.S. Route 5951
Coordinates44.99153, -93.61685
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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length447 ft (136.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,858 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 2041
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 5951 over Soil built?

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

What condition is Con 5951 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 5951 over Soil carry?

About 8,858 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 5951 over Soil?

The structure is 447 ft (136.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5951 over Soil?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.