US Bridges

Csah 53 over TH 77

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27291

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 53 over TH 77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 53 over TH 77 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 12,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,300 by 2039. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 53
CrossesTH 77
Location1.5 MI N of JCT TH 494
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates44.88364, -93.24691
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2016)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 53 over TH 77 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 53 over TH 77 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 53 over TH 77 carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 53 over TH 77?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 53 over TH 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.