US Bridges

Csah 60 over US 212

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of TH 494 · Structure no. 27147

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 60 over US 212 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 60 over US 212 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 11,488 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,100 by 2041. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 60
CrossesUS 212
Location1.5 MI W of TH 494
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86195, -93.45976
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,488 (2021)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 60 over US 212 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 60 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 60 over US 212 carry?

About 11,488 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 60 over US 212?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 60 over US 212?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.