US Bridges

Ar 8 over Terminal Road 1

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · Msp Intl Airport · Structure no. R0834

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,568 ft
42 main spans
Daily traffic
21,639
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Ar 8 over Terminal Road 1 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ar 8 over Terminal Road 1 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 21,639 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 1,568 ft (477.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAr 8
CrossesTerminal Road 1
LocationMsp Intl Airport
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.88317, -93.21075
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans42 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,568 ft (477.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,639 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ar 8 over Terminal Road 1 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 8 over Terminal Road 1 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ar 8 over Terminal Road 1 carry?

About 21,639 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ar 8 over Terminal Road 1?

The structure is 1,568 ft (477.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ar 8 over Terminal Road 1?

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