US Bridges

Csah 61 over Cp Rail; Bass Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 27A11

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,658
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over Cp Rail; Bass Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 61 over Cp Rail; Bass Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,658 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,400 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesCp Rail; Bass Creek
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates45.0472, -93.44456
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,658 (2022)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 61 over Cp Rail; Bass Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over Cp Rail; Bass Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 61 over Cp Rail; Bass Creek carry?

About 9,658 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 61 over Cp Rail; Bass Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over Cp Rail; Bass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.