US Bridges

Con 5956 over US 169; Ramp

Fair

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI S of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 52008

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5956 over US 169; Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 5956 over US 169; Ramp in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,800 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 5956
CrossesUS 169; Ramp
Location2.2 MI S of JCT TH 14
RouteU.S. Route 5956
Coordinates44.16747, -94.01629
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2019)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Con 5956 over US 169; Ramp built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 5956 over US 169; Ramp 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Con 5956 over US 169; Ramp carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Con 5956 over US 169; Ramp?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5956 over US 169; Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.