Ar 8 over Northwest DR
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · Msp Intl Airport · Structure no. R0877
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 43,277
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Ar 8 over Northwest DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar 8 over Northwest DR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 43,277 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ar 8 over Northwest DR built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ar 8 over Northwest 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ar 8 over Northwest DR carry?
About 43,277 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ar 8 over Northwest DR?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Ar 8 over Northwest DR?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).