US Bridges

Csah 35 over TH 62

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of E JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 7269

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,324
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 35 over TH 62 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 35 over TH 62 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 14,324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,600 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 35
CrossesTH 62
Location0.4 MI E of E JCT TH 35W
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89069, -93.26784
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,324 (2021)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 35 over TH 62 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 35 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 35 over TH 62 carry?

About 14,324 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 35 over TH 62?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 35 over TH 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.