US Bridges

Csah 35 over I 494

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT TH 77 · Structure no. 9079

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,942
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 35 over I 494 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 35 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 6 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 11,942 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,700 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 35
CrossesI 494
Location1.0 MI W of JCT TH 77
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.86217, -93.26816
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,942 (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 35 over I 494 built?

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

What condition is Csah 35 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 35 over I 494 carry?

About 11,942 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 35 over I 494?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 35 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.