US Bridges

Csah 35 over Minnehaha Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 38 · Structure no. 27B34

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 35 over Minnehaha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 35 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,300 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 35
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 38
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates44.91258, -93.2678
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2020)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 35 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 35 over Minnehaha Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 35 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 35 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 35 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.