US Bridges

Mn 5 over TH 5;494 Connector Ramps

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 27766

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,039
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 5 over TH 5;494 Connector Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 5 over TH 5;494 Connector Ramps in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 42 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 6 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 29,039 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 5
CrossesTH 5;494 Connector Ramps
Location1.6 MI E of JCT TH 77
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86201, -93.21469
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,039 (2022)
Projected traffic1,650 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 SystemYes

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 Mn 5 over TH 5;494 Connector Ramps built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Mn 5 over TH 5;494 Connector Ramps 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 Mn 5 over TH 5;494 Connector Ramps carry?

About 29,039 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over TH 5;494 Connector Ramps?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 5 over TH 5;494 Connector Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.