Csah 81 over Elm Creek
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SE of JCT Csah 121 · Structure no. 27A96
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,980
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 81 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 81 over Elm Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8,980 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 81 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 81 over Elm 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 81 over Elm Creek carry?
About 8,980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Csah 81 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 81 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.