US Bridges

Csah 46 over Godfrey Parkway

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of County Line · Structure no. 27B84

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,900
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 46 over Godfrey Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 46 over Godfrey Parkway in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,800 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 46
CrossesGodfrey Parkway
Location0.3 MI W of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates44.91901, -93.20654
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2020)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 46 over Godfrey Parkway built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 46 over Godfrey Parkway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 46 over Godfrey Parkway carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 46 over Godfrey Parkway?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 46 over Godfrey Parkway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.