US Bridges

Csah 61 over BNSF RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 27576

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,733
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous frame carrying Csah 61 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 8,733 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,800 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 61
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.94646, -93.44132
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,733 (2021)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 61 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over BNSF RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 61 over BNSF RR carry?

About 8,733 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 61 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.