US Bridges

Csah 32 over I 494

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 27V45

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 32 over I 494 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 32 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 26,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,500 by 2039. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 32
CrossesI 494
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH 35W
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86201, -93.30878
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2016)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2039
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 32 over I 494 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 32 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 32 over I 494 carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 32 over I 494?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 32 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.