US Bridges

Csah 2 over Bassett Crk; Cp; BNSF

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 40 · Structure no. 27570

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
441 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,115
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Bassett Crk; Cp; BNSF is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over Bassett Crk; Cp; BNSF 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 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 4,115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,700 by 2041. The structure is 441 ft (134.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesBassett Crk; Cp; BNSF
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 40
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97793, -93.30836
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length441 ft (134.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,115 (2021)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 2 over Bassett Crk; Cp; BNSF built?

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

What condition is Csah 2 over Bassett Crk; Cp; BNSF 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 2 over Bassett Crk; Cp; BNSF carry?

About 4,115 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Bassett Crk; Cp; BNSF?

The structure is 441 ft (134.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Bassett Crk; Cp; BNSF?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.