US Bridges

Con 866 over 5th; 6th ST Conn

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 62876A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 866 over 5th; 6th ST Conn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 866 over 5th; 6th ST Conn in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2029. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 866
Crosses5th; 6th ST Conn
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 52
RouteInterstate 866
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95335, -93.08039
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (1994)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 866 over 5th; 6th ST Conn built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 866 over 5th; 6th ST Conn 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Con 866 over 5th; 6th ST Conn carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Con 866 over 5th; 6th ST Conn?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Con 866 over 5th; 6th ST Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.