US Bridges

Csah 73 over TH 55

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NW of W JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 19024

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 73 over TH 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 73 over TH 55 in Dakota 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 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 8,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,200 by 2038. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 73
CrossesTH 55
Location0.3 MI NW of W JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates44.82518, -93.06105
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length274 ft (83.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2018)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Csah 73 over TH 55 built?

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

What condition is Csah 73 over TH 55 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 Csah 73 over TH 55 carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 73 over TH 55?

The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 73 over TH 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.