US Bridges

Con 5320 over Glenwood Ave; RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27727A

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,187
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5320 over Glenwood Ave; RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 5320 over Glenwood Ave; RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,600 by 2042. The structure is 1,129 ft (344.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 5320
CrossesGlenwood Ave; RR
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 394
RouteInterstate 5320
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97942, -93.28689
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,129 ft (344.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,187 (2022)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 5320 over Glenwood Ave; RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 5320 over Glenwood Ave; RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Con 5320 over Glenwood Ave; RR carry?

About 5,187 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 5320 over Glenwood Ave; RR?

The structure is 1,129 ft (344.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5320 over Glenwood Ave; RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.