US Bridges

Csah 152 over Minnehaha Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI S of Lake ST · Structure no. 27242

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,900
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 152 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete slab carrying Csah 152 over Minnehaha Creek 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 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,300 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 152
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location2.3 MI S of Lake ST
RouteCounty Highway 152
Coordinates44.9151, -93.24731
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 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 Minnehaha Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 152 over Minnehaha Creek 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 152 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

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

How long is Csah 152 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 152 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.