US Bridges

Csah 40 over BNSF Cp Rr; Basset CR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 27607

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,207
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 40 over BNSF Cp Rr; Basset CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 40 over BNSF Cp Rr; Basset CR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,550 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 40
CrossesBNSF Cp Rr; Basset CR
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98073, -93.31416
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,207 (2021)
Projected traffic4,550 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 40 over BNSF Cp Rr; Basset CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 40 over BNSF Cp Rr; Basset CR 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 40 over BNSF Cp Rr; Basset CR carry?

About 3,207 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 40 over BNSF Cp Rr; Basset CR?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 40 over BNSF Cp Rr; Basset CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.