US Bridges

Mn 5 over Inbnd Outbnd Airport RD

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI SW of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 9153

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 5 over Inbnd Outbnd Airport RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 5 over Inbnd Outbnd Airport RD in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2039. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 5
CrossesInbnd Outbnd Airport RD
Location1.0 MI SW of JCT TH 55
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.87773, -93.19405
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2017)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Inbnd Outbnd Airport RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 5 over Inbnd Outbnd Airport RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 5 over Inbnd Outbnd Airport RD carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over Inbnd Outbnd Airport RD?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 5 over Inbnd Outbnd Airport RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.