US Bridges

Csah 146 over TH 12; BNSF RR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 5.9 MI W of JCT TH 494;12 · Structure no. 27273

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
492 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,587
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 146 over TH 12; BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 146 over TH 12; BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,587 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,950 by 2041. The structure is 492 ft (150.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 146
CrossesTH 12; BNSF RR
Location5.9 MI W of JCT TH 494;12
RouteCounty Highway 146
Coordinates44.9855, -93.57384
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length492 ft (150.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,587 (2021)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 146 over TH 12; BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 146 over TH 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 146 over TH 12; BNSF RR carry?

About 3,587 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 146 over TH 12; BNSF RR?

The structure is 492 ft (150.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 146 over TH 12; BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.