US Bridges

Csah 135 over Maxwell Channel

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 51 · Structure no. 27B85

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
667
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 135 over Maxwell Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 135 over Maxwell Channel in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 135
CrossesMaxwell Channel
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 51
RouteCounty Highway 135
Coordinates44.95422, -93.61139
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2021)
Projected traffic560 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 135 over Maxwell Channel built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 135 over Maxwell Channel 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 135 over Maxwell Channel carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Csah 135 over Maxwell Channel?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 135 over Maxwell Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.