US Bridges

Csah 33 over I 35W I 94; Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI West of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27852

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
349 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,391
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 33 over I 35W I 94; Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 33 over I 35W I 94; Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 8,391 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 33
CrossesI 35W I 94; Ramp
Location0.5 MI West of JCT TH 55
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96571, -93.2651
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,391 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 33 over I 35W I 94; Ramp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Csah 33 over I 35W I 94; Ramp 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 33 over I 35W I 94; Ramp carry?

About 8,391 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 33 over I 35W I 94; Ramp?

The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 33 over I 35W I 94; Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.