US Bridges

Csah 158 over Cp Rail

PoorPosted for load

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 4510

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,510
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 158 over Cp Rail is a concrete slab carrying Csah 158 over Cp Rail in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,700 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 158
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 158
Coordinates44.91232, -93.35356
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,510 (2021)
Projected traffic18,700 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 158 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 158 over Cp Rail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 158 over Cp Rail carry?

About 19,510 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 158 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 158 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.