US Bridges

Csah 101 over US 12

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI W of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27133

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,573
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 101 over US 12 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 101 over US 12 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 55 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 16,573 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 101
CrossesUS 12
Location2.1 MI W of JCT TH 494
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97599, -93.50211
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.5 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,573 (2022)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 101 over US 12 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Csah 101 over US 12 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 101 over US 12 carry?

About 16,573 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Csah 101 over US 12?

The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 101 over US 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.