US Bridges

Csah 19 over Narrows Chan; Circle RD

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 27516

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,368
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Narrows Chan; Circle RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 19 over Narrows Chan; Circle RD in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 years old, older 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 10,368 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesNarrows Chan; Circle RD
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates44.92767, -93.5941
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length320 ft (97.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,368 (2021)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 19 over Narrows Chan; Circle RD built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Csah 19 over Narrows Chan; Circle RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over Narrows Chan; Circle RD carry?

About 10,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 19 over Narrows Chan; Circle RD?

The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over Narrows Chan; Circle RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.