US Bridges

Csah 19 over Crow River

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the North CO Line · Structure no. 27532

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Crow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 19 over Crow River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 11,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,600 by 2039. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 19
CrossesCrow River
LocationAt the North CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.15456, -93.66611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2017)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Crow River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over Crow River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over Crow River carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Crow River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.