US Bridges

Csah 82 over TH 7 Rec Trl; Trolley

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI NE of JCT TH 41 · Structure no. 9122

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 82 over TH 7 Rec Trl; Trolley is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 82 over TH 7 Rec Trl; Trolley in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,800 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 82
CrossesTH 7 Rec Trl; Trolley
Location1.2 MI NE of JCT TH 41
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates44.90057, -93.56235
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,275 (2021)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 82 over TH 7 Rec Trl; Trolley built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 82 over TH 7 Rec Trl; Trolley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 82 over TH 7 Rec Trl; Trolley carry?

About 9,275 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 82 over TH 7 Rec Trl; Trolley?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 82 over TH 7 Rec Trl; Trolley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.