US Bridges

Csah 46 over I 35W

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI N of JCT Mn 62 · Structure no. 27V88

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 46 over I 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 46 over I 35W in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,100 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 46
CrossesI 35W
Location2.0 MI N of JCT Mn 62
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates44.91964, -93.27474
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2020)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 46 over I 35W built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 46 over I 35W 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 46 over I 35W carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 46 over I 35W?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 46 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.