US Bridges

Csah 53 over TH 77

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 9195

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,104
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 53 over TH 77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 53 over TH 77 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6,104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,300 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 53
CrossesTH 77
Location1.5 MI N of JCT TH 494
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates44.88351, -93.24691
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,104 (2021)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 53 over TH 77 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 53 over TH 77 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 53 over TH 77 carry?

About 6,104 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 53 over TH 77?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 53 over TH 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.