US Bridges

Csah 1 over Hcrra

Poor

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI W of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27542

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,891
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Hcrra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Hcrra in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,891 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,150 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 1
CrossesHcrra
Location4.0 MI W of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.82766, -93.52009
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,891 (2021)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 1 over Hcrra built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Hcrra in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Hcrra carry?

About 1,891 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Hcrra?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Hcrra?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.