US Bridges

Csah 153 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI N of JCT TH 12 · Structure no. 27813

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,439
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 153 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 153 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 12,439 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,700 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 153
CrossesI 94
Location2.7 MI N of JCT TH 12
RouteCounty Highway 153
Coordinates45.01311, -93.28258
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,439 (2021)
Projected traffic13,700 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 153 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 153 over I 94 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 153 over I 94 carry?

About 12,439 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 153 over I 94?

The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 153 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.