US Bridges

M 836 over Cp Rail

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 158 · Structure no. L5961

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 836 over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete slab carrying M 836 over Cp Rail 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,900 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 836
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 158
RouteCity Street 836
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.91181, -93.35358
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2020)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 836 over Cp Rail built?

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

What condition is M 836 over Cp Rail 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does M 836 over Cp Rail carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is M 836 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns M 836 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.