US Bridges

Csah 52 over I 35W

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI SW of JCT TH 280 · Structure no. 27989

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,492
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 52 over I 35W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 52 over I 35W 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 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 10,492 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,400 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 52
CrossesI 35W
Location2.4 MI SW of JCT TH 280
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.9915, -93.23647
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,492 (2021)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
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 52 over I 35W built?

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

What condition is Csah 52 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 52 over I 35W carry?

About 10,492 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 52 over I 35W?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 52 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.