US Bridges

Con 7566 over Ridgedale DR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT I494 · Structure no. 27W09

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,275
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 7566 over Ridgedale DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 7566 over Ridgedale DR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 560 ft (170.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesCon 7566
CrossesRidgedale DR
Location1.4 MI E of JCT I494
RouteInterstate 7566
Coordinates44.97151, -93.43253
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length560 ft (170.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,275 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 7566 over Ridgedale DR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 7566 over Ridgedale DR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Con 7566 over Ridgedale DR carry?

About 3,275 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Con 7566 over Ridgedale DR?

The structure is 560 ft (170.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Con 7566 over Ridgedale DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.