US Bridges

Csah 4 over Tc;w RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 27502

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,234
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Tc;w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 4 over Tc;w RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,200 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 4
CrossesTc;w RR
Location1.1 MI N of JCT TH 5
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.87768, -93.48544
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,234 (2021)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 4 over Tc;w RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over Tc;w RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Tc;w RR carry?

About 7,234 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Tc;w RR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over Tc;w RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.