US Bridges

Con 5242 over M 184 (victory Memorial)

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.75 MI W of JCT I 94 · Structure no. 27C62

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,241
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5242 over M 184 (victory Memorial) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 5242 over M 184 (victory Memorial) in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 5242
CrossesM 184 (victory Memorial)
Location1.75 MI W of JCT I 94
RouteCounty Highway 5242
Coordinates45.01385, -93.31864
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,241 (2021)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 5242 over M 184 (victory Memorial) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 5242 over M 184 (victory Memorial) 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 5242 over M 184 (victory Memorial) carry?

About 3,241 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 5242 over M 184 (victory Memorial)?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5242 over M 184 (victory Memorial)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.