US Bridges

Csah 61 over Chaska Creek

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT TH 41 · Structure no. 10551

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,752
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over Chaska Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 61 over Chaska Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,752 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,912 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesChaska Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT TH 41
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates44.78858, -93.60546
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,752 (2022)
Projected traffic9,912 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over Chaska Creek 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 Chaska Creek carry?

About 10,752 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 61 over Chaska Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over Chaska Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.