US Bridges

Csah 2 over I 394; I 394R

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27758

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,203
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over I 394; I 394R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 2 over I 394; I 394R in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 8,203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,700 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesI 394; I 394R
Location1.6 MI E of JCT TH 100
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97002, -93.30886
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,203 (2021)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2041
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 2 over I 394; I 394R built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over I 394; I 394R 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 2 over I 394; I 394R carry?

About 8,203 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 2 over I 394; I 394R?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over I 394; I 394R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.