US Bridges

Csah 10 over Twin Lake North Inlet

Poor

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 152 · Structure no. 91131

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,209
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over Twin Lake North Inlet is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 10 over Twin Lake North Inlet in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,209 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 10
CrossesTwin Lake North Inlet
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 152
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates45.05967, -93.33975
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,209 (2022)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 10 over Twin Lake North Inlet built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 10 over Twin Lake North Inlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over Twin Lake North Inlet carry?

About 9,209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Csah 10 over Twin Lake North Inlet?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 10 over Twin Lake North Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.