US Bridges

Csah 4 over US 212

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · .86 MI SW of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 27138

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,760
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over US 212 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 4 over US 212 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,600 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesUS 212
Location.86 MI SW of JCT TH 5
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates44.85169, -93.48484
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.5 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,760 (2021)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 Csah 4 over US 212 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over US 212 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over US 212 carry?

About 10,760 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 4 over US 212?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over US 212?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.