US Bridges

Csah 1 over US 169

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.9 MI S of JCT TH494;169 · Structure no. 27294

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,804
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over US 169 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 13,804 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,300 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 1
CrossesUS 169
Location2.9 MI S of JCT TH494;169
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.81889, -93.39828
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,804 (2021)
Projected traffic16,300 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 1 over US 169 built?

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

What condition is Csah 1 over US 169 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 1 over US 169 carry?

About 13,804 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 1 over US 169?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.