US Bridges

Csah 40 over I 394; Ramps

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27704

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
401 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,233
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 40 over I 394; Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 40 over I 394; Ramps in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,450 by 2042. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 40
CrossesI 394; Ramps
Location0.5 MI NE of JCT TH 94
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97892, -93.28
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,233 (2022)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 40 over I 394; Ramps built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 40 over I 394; Ramps 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 40 over I 394; Ramps carry?

About 1,233 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 40 over I 394; Ramps?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 40 over I 394; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.