US Bridges

Csah 81 over Lowry Ave; Victory Pkwy

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.75 MI W of JCT I 94 · Structure no. 27C64

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 81 over Lowry Ave; Victory Pkwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 81 over Lowry Ave; Victory Pkwy in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 5,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,700 by 2040. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 81
CrossesLowry Ave; Victory Pkwy
Location1.75 MI W of JCT I 94
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates45.01336, -93.31867
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2017)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 81 over Lowry Ave; Victory Pkwy built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 81 over Lowry Ave; Victory Pkwy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 81 over Lowry Ave; Victory Pkwy carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 81 over Lowry Ave; Victory Pkwy?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 81 over Lowry Ave; Victory Pkwy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.