US Bridges

Csah 28 over I 494

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · .6 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27V33

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,211
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 28 over I 494 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 28 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 11,211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,600 by 2041. The structure is 319 ft (97.3 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 28
CrossesI 494
Location.6 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.85955, -93.36219
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length319 ft (97.3 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,211 (2021)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 28 over I 494 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 28 over I 494 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 28 over I 494 carry?

About 11,211 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 28 over I 494?

The structure is 319 ft (97.3 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 28 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.