US Bridges

Csah 6 over I 494

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27679

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,835
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over I 494 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 6 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 18,835 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 102 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesI 494
Location1.0 MI S of JCT TH 55
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates44.99672, -93.45817
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,835 (2022)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 6 over I 494 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over I 494 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 6 over I 494 carry?

About 18,835 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Csah 6 over I 494?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.