US Bridges

Csah 144 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI NW of JCT TH 101 · Structure no. 27944

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 144 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 144 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,121 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2042. The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 144
CrossesI 94
Location1.9 MI NW of JCT TH 101
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates45.21072, -93.58387
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length395 ft (120.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,121 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 144 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 144 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 144 over I 94 carry?

About 4,121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 144 over I 94?

The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 144 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.