US Bridges

Csah 60 over TH 7

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NE of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27054

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,989
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 60 over TH 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 60 over TH 7 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 6,989 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 60
CrossesTH 7
Location0.3 MI NE of JCT TH 494
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.92595, -93.4474
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,989 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 60 over TH 7 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 60 over TH 7 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 60 over TH 7 carry?

About 6,989 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 60 over TH 7?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 60 over TH 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.