US Bridges

Csah 61 over I 394; EB Off Ramp

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27736

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over I 394; EB Off Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 61 over I 394; EB Off Ramp 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 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 27,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,500 by 2039. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesI 394; EB Off Ramp
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH 494
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates44.97088, -93.44497
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2019)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 61 over I 394; EB Off Ramp built?

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

What condition is Csah 61 over I 394; EB Off Ramp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 61 over I 394; EB Off Ramp carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 61 over I 394; EB Off Ramp?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over I 394; EB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.