US Bridges

Ar 37 over Foshay DR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. R0843

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Ar 37 over Foshay DR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar 37 over Foshay DR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesAr 37
CrossesFoshay DR
Location0.7 MI W of JCT TH 5
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.88009, -93.20599
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.1 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic1 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 37 over Foshay DR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 37 over Foshay DR 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 37 over Foshay DR carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ar 37 over Foshay DR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ar 37 over Foshay DR?

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