US Bridges

Csah 40 over BNSF

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Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SE JCT Csah 40 · Structure no. R0697

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
860 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2018 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Csah 40 over BNSF is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Csah 40 over BNSF in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 6,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 40
CrossesBNSF
Location0.1 MI SE JCT Csah 40
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97905, -93.28368
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length860 ft (262.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2018)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 40 over BNSF built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 40 over BNSF 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 40 over BNSF carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 40 over BNSF?

The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 40 over BNSF?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.