US Bridges

Csah 37 over BNSF RR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI SE of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 27A24

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 37 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,500 by 2039. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 37
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.4 MI SE of JCT TH 35W
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates44.98007, -93.23464
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2017)
Projected traffic12,500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
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 37 over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is Csah 37 over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 37 over BNSF RR carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 37 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 37 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.