US Bridges

Csah 73 over BNSF RR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 27B32

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,668
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 73 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 73 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 11,668 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,700 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 73
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.2 MI S JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates44.94867, -93.42105
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,668 (2021)
Projected traffic16,700 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 73 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 73 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 73 over BNSF RR carry?

About 11,668 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 73 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 73 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.