Csah 61 over I 494
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT of I 494; 212 · Structure no. 27762
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 187 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 61 over I 494 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 61 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2038. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 107 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 61 over I 494 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 61 over I 494 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 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 61 over I 494 carry?
About 26,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Csah 61 over I 494?
The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 61 over I 494?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.