US Bridges

Csah 6 over US 12; BNSF RR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT US 12; Csah 6 · Structure no. 27199

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
391 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,730
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over US 12; BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 6 over US 12; BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 12,730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2041. The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesUS 12; BNSF RR
LocationAt JCT US 12; Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates44.99234, -93.6176
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length391 ft (119.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,730 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 6 over US 12; BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over US 12; BNSF RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over US 12; BNSF RR carry?

About 12,730 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 6 over US 12; BNSF RR?

The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over US 12; BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.