US Bridges

Csah 17 over TH 62

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 7263

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,139
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over TH 62 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 17 over TH 62 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 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 22,139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,500 by 2041. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesTH 62
Location1.1 MI E of JCT TH 100
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates44.88694, -93.32897
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,139 (2021)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 17 over TH 62 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Csah 17 over TH 62 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over TH 62 carry?

About 22,139 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 17 over TH 62?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over TH 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.