US Bridges

Csah 44 over Park Access RD

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 97504

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,645
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 44 over Park Access RD is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 44 over Park Access RD in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,645 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 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 44
CrossesPark Access RD
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 7
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates44.89531, -93.67609
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,645 (2022)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 44 over Park Access RD built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 44 over Park Access RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 44 over Park Access RD carry?

About 5,645 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Csah 44 over Park Access RD?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Csah 44 over Park Access RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.