US Bridges

Con 5265 over Lyndale; Henn Ave; Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT of Lyndale; I 94 · Structure no. 27963

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
394 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5265 over Lyndale; Henn Ave; Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 5265 over Lyndale; Henn Ave; Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 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 5,117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,250 by 2041. The structure is 394 ft (120.2 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 5265
CrossesLyndale; Henn Ave; Ramp
LocationAt JCT of Lyndale; I 94
RouteInterstate 5265
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96495, -93.28859
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length394 ft (120.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,117 (2021)
Projected traffic12,250 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 5265 over Lyndale; Henn Ave; Ramp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Con 5265 over Lyndale; Henn Ave; 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 2024.

How much traffic does Con 5265 over Lyndale; Henn Ave; Ramp carry?

About 5,117 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 5265 over Lyndale; Henn Ave; Ramp?

The structure is 394 ft (120.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5265 over Lyndale; Henn Ave; Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.