US Bridges

Csah 125 over Cooks Bay

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT Csah 110 · Structure no. 27606

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,350
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 125 over Cooks Bay is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 125 over Cooks Bay in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,450 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 125
CrossesCooks Bay
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Csah 110
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.92889, -93.6516
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2018)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 125 over Cooks Bay built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 125 over Cooks Bay 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 125 over Cooks Bay carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 125 over Cooks Bay?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 125 over Cooks Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.