US Bridges

Csah 81 over TH 100

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 100; Csah 81 · Structure no. 27203

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,513
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 81 over TH 100 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 81 over TH 100 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 33,513 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 81
CrossesTH 100
LocationAt JCT TH 100; Csah 81
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates45.03638, -93.34299
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,513 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 81 over TH 100 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 81 over TH 100 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 81 over TH 100 carry?

About 33,513 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Csah 81 over TH 100?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 81 over TH 100?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.