CSAH 28
Carrying CSAH 28 over I 35E, NB ON RAMP
2.3 MI SW OF JCT TH 494, Dakota, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CSAH 28
The CSAH 28 bridge in Dakota, Minnesota carries CSAH 28 over I 35E, NB ON RAMP. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 8,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CSAH 28 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 19864
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CSAH 28 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CSAH 28 against other structures in Dakota and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CSAH 28?
CSAH 28 in Dakota, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CSAH 28 inspected?
CSAH 28's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSAH 28 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CSAH 28?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CSAH 28.
Who is responsible for maintaining CSAH 28?
Ownership is not specified for CSAH 28 in the NBI.
How old is CSAH 28 and does age affect safety?
CSAH 28 was built in 1984, making it 42 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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