US Bridges

Csah 61 over Cp Rail

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 27533

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,295
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over Cp Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 61 over Cp Rail in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 10,295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,300 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 61
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.90918, -93.42851
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,295 (2021)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$800 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 61 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over Cp Rail 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 61 over Cp Rail carry?

About 10,295 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 61 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.