US Bridges

Csah 22 over Crow River

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 4.4 MI NW of JCT Csah 150 · Structure no. 27641

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
535 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,886
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over Crow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 22 over Crow River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,886 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,700 by 2042. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesCrow River
Location4.4 MI NW of JCT Csah 150
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates45.20981, -93.62393
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,886 (2022)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 22 over Crow River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 22 over Crow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 22 over Crow River carry?

About 6,886 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 22 over Crow River?

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 22 over Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.