US Bridges

Csah 44 over Chan-Halsted; Priest Ba

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 110 · Structure no. 27632

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,645
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 44 over Chan-Halsted; Priest Ba is a concrete frame carrying Csah 44 over Chan-Halsted; Priest Ba in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,645 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 44
CrossesChan-Halsted; Priest Ba
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 110
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.91885, -93.68423
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,645 (2022)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 44 over Chan-Halsted; Priest Ba built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 44 over Chan-Halsted; Priest Ba 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 44 over Chan-Halsted; Priest Ba carry?

About 5,645 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Csah 44 over Chan-Halsted; Priest Ba?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 44 over Chan-Halsted; Priest Ba?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.