US Bridges

Csah 10 over I 494

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 3.8 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27681

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,127
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over I 494 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 10 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 17,127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,700 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 102 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 10
CrossesI 494
Location3.8 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.06693, -93.44775
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,127 (2022)
Projected traffic18,700 by 2042
Trucks—
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 10 over I 494 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over I 494 carry?

About 17,127 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 10 over I 494?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 10 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.