US Bridges

Csah 5 over W River Rd; Miss Riv

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 48 · Structure no. 2441

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,050 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over W River Rd; Miss Riv is a concrete arch - deck carrying Csah 5 over W River Rd; Miss Riv in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 6,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 1,050 ft (319.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesW River Rd; Miss Riv
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 48
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96392, -93.22266
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,050 ft (319.9 m)
Longest span435 ft (132.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2020)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over W River Rd; Miss Riv built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over W River Rd; Miss Riv 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 Csah 5 over W River Rd; Miss Riv carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 5 over W River Rd; Miss Riv?

The structure is 1,050 ft (319.9 m) long with a longest span of 435 ft (132.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over W River Rd; Miss Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.