US Bridges

Con 5785 over Fill

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SW of JCT 5th Ave · Structure no. 69870A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
532 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5785 over Fill is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Con 5785 over Fill in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2041. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 5785
CrossesFill
Location0.1 MI SW of JCT 5th Ave
RouteInterstate 5785
Coordinates46.78121, -92.10322
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 5785 over Fill built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 5785 over Fill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Con 5785 over Fill carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Con 5785 over Fill?

The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5785 over Fill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.