US Bridges

Con 5908 over Kings Run

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of 55th ST NW · Structure no. 96176

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5908 over Kings Run is a concrete culvert carrying Con 5908 over Kings Run in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 5908
CrossesKings Run
Location0.1 MI S of 55th ST NW
RouteU.S. Route 5908
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.0783, -92.50845
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1994)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 5908 over Kings Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 5908 over Kings Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Con 5908 over Kings Run carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Con 5908 over Kings Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Con 5908 over Kings Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.