US Bridges

Csah 52 over I 494

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 9077

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,592
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 52 over I 494 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 52 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 10,592 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,700 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 52
CrossesI 494
Location1.0 MI E of JCT TH 35W
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86173, -93.2783
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,592 (2021)
Projected traffic10,700 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 52 over I 494 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 52 over I 494 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 52 over I 494 carry?

About 10,592 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 52 over I 494?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 52 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.