US Bridges

Ar 522 over Airport Lane

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E JCT TH 77; 494 · Structure no. 27A36

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2002 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Ar 522 over Airport Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar 522 over Airport Lane in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 20,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2029. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAr 522
CrossesAirport Lane
Location0.4 MI E JCT TH 77; 494
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86301, -93.23766
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2002)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Ar 522 over Airport Lane built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 522 over Airport Lane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ar 522 over Airport Lane carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Ar 522 over Airport Lane?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Ar 522 over Airport Lane?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).