US Bridges

Csah 101 over Grays Bay Channel

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI N of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 27A58

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 101 over Grays Bay Channel is a concrete slab carrying Csah 101 over Grays Bay Channel in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 14,115 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 101
CrossesGrays Bay Channel
Location2.8 MI N of JCT TH 7
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates44.95064, -93.49832
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,115 (2022)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 101 over Grays Bay Channel built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 101 over Grays Bay Channel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 101 over Grays Bay Channel carry?

About 14,115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Csah 101 over Grays Bay Channel?

The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 101 over Grays Bay Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.