US Bridges

Csah 61 over Chaska Creek

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.22 MI NE of JCT TH 41 · Structure no. 10025

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,986
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over Chaska Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 61 over Chaska Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,986 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesChaska Creek
Location0.22 MI NE of JCT TH 41
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates44.79109, -93.59821
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,986 (2022)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 61 over Chaska Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over Chaska Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 61 over Chaska Creek carry?

About 7,986 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Csah 61 over Chaska Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over Chaska Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.