US Bridges

Ar 18 over Cargo RD

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. R0844

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Ar 18 over Cargo RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar 18 over Cargo RD in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesAr 18
CrossesCargo RD
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 77
Coordinates44.87622, -93.24156
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic1 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 18 over Cargo RD built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 18 over Cargo 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 Ar 18 over Cargo RD carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ar 18 over Cargo RD?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ar 18 over Cargo RD?

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