US Bridges

Csah 5 over Minnehaha Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 5668

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,132
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Csah 5 over Minnehaha Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 9,132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,400 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.94503, -93.40489
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,132 (2021)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$375 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Minnehaha Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 9,132 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.