US Bridges

Csah 5 over I 35W; TH 65

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27W06

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over I 35W; TH 65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over I 35W; TH 65 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 23,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,900 by 2039. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesI 35W; TH 65
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 94
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates44.96271, -93.26949
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2019)
Projected traffic14,900 by 2039
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over I 35W; TH 65 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over I 35W; TH 65 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 5 over I 35W; TH 65 carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 5 over I 35W; TH 65?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over I 35W; TH 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.