US Bridges

Csah 152 over Bassett Creek Tunnel

Poor

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI NW of JCT Henn Av · Structure no. 91333

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,987
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 152 over Bassett Creek Tunnel is a masonry culvert carrying Csah 152 over Bassett Creek Tunnel in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 14,987 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 152
CrossesBassett Creek Tunnel
Location0.9 MI NW of JCT Henn Av
RouteCounty Highway 152
Coordinates44.98886, -93.27861
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,987 (2022)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 152 over Bassett Creek Tunnel built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 152 over Bassett Creek Tunnel 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 152 over Bassett Creek Tunnel carry?

About 14,987 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Csah 152 over Bassett Creek Tunnel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Csah 152 over Bassett Creek Tunnel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.