US Bridges

Csah 61 over Bluff Creek; Trail

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.05 MI E of JCT TH 101 · Structure no. 10549

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,116
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over Bluff Creek; Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 61 over Bluff Creek; Trail in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11,116 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,300 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesBluff Creek; Trail
Location0.05 MI E of JCT TH 101
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates44.81199, -93.54037
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,116 (2022)
Projected traffic20,300 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Bluff Creek; Trail built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over Bluff Creek; Trail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 61 over Bluff Creek; Trail carry?

About 11,116 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 61 over Bluff Creek; Trail?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over Bluff Creek; Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.