US Bridges

Csah 152 over I 35W

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27881

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 152 over I 35W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 152 over I 35W in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, 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 12,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,300 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 152
CrossesI 35W
Location0.6 MI NE of JCT TH 94
RouteCounty Highway 152
Coordinates44.97389, -93.24953
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2020)
Projected traffic18,300 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 152 over I 35W built?

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

What condition is Csah 152 over I 35W 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 152 over I 35W carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 152 over I 35W?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 152 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.