US Bridges

Csah 57 over Shingle Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of 44th Ave N · Structure no. 27515

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,643
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 57 over Shingle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 57 over Shingle Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 1,643 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,800 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 57
CrossesShingle Creek
Location0.5 MI N of 44th Ave N
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.0404, -93.29913
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,643 (2021)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2041
Trucks—
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$350 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 57 over Shingle Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 57 over Shingle Creek 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 57 over Shingle Creek carry?

About 1,643 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 57 over Shingle Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 57 over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.