US Bridges

Csah 81 over I 94; US 952A

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27815

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,681
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 81 over I 94; US 952A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 81 over I 94; US 952A in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 18,681 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,300 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 81
CrossesI 94; US 952A
Location1.8 MI N of JCT TH 394
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.99917, -93.28285
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,681 (2021)
Projected traffic20,300 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 81 over I 94; US 952A built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 81 over I 94; US 952A 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 81 over I 94; US 952A carry?

About 18,681 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 81 over I 94; US 952A?

The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 81 over I 94; US 952A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.