US Bridges

Csah 61 over East Creek

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI NE of JCT TH 41 · Structure no. 10043

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,986
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over East Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 61 over East Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesEast Creek
Location1.3 MI NE of JCT TH 41
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates44.80075, -93.58111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,986 (2022)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 East Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over East 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 East Creek carry?

About 7,986 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Csah 61 over East Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over East Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.