US Bridges

Csah 36 over BNSF RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI SE of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 27A22

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 36 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 36 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 18,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,200 by 2034. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 36
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.4 MI SE of JCT TH 35W
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97979, -93.23717
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2014)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 36 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 36 over BNSF RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 36 over BNSF RR carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Csah 36 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 36 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.