US Bridges

Csah 39 over US 212

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NE of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27087

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 39 over US 212 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 39 over US 212 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 23,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,000 by 2038. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 39
CrossesUS 212
Location0.5 MI NE of JCT TH 494
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86652, -93.41987
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2018)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
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 39 over US 212 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 39 over US 212 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 39 over US 212 carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 39 over US 212?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 39 over US 212?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.