US Bridges

Csah 152 over Lake Nokomis

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI S of Lake ST · Structure no. 27241

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
912 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 152 over Lake Nokomis is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 152 over Lake Nokomis in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,300 by 2040. The structure is 912 ft (278 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 152
CrossesLake Nokomis
Location3.0 MI S of Lake ST
RouteCounty Highway 152
Coordinates44.90539, -93.24737
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length912 ft (278 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2020)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 152 over Lake Nokomis built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 152 over Lake Nokomis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 152 over Lake Nokomis carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Csah 152 over Lake Nokomis?

The structure is 912 ft (278 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 152 over Lake Nokomis?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.