US Bridges

Csah 23 over BNSF RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 52 · Structure no. 27638

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,658
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over BNSF RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 23 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 5,658 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,200 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 23
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 52
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98913, -93.26068
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,658 (2021)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 23 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 23 over BNSF RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over BNSF RR carry?

About 5,658 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 23 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.