US Bridges

Csah 51 over Noerenberg Channel

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 146 · Structure no. 27C66

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,696
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 51 over Noerenberg Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 51 over Noerenberg Channel 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 5,696 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,600 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 51
CrossesNoerenberg Channel
Location1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 146
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates44.95523, -93.5993
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,696 (2021)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2041
Trucks—
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 51 over Noerenberg Channel built?

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

What condition is Csah 51 over Noerenberg 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 51 over Noerenberg Channel carry?

About 5,696 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 51 over Noerenberg Channel?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 51 over Noerenberg Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.