Csah 61 over Purgatory Creek
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI SW of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27077
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 734 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,600
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 61 over Purgatory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 61 over Purgatory Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2034. The structure is 734 ft (223.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 61 over Purgatory Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 61 over Purgatory 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 61 over Purgatory Creek carry?
About 16,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Csah 61 over Purgatory Creek?
The structure is 734 ft (223.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 61 over Purgatory Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.