US Bridges

Csah 121 over Elm Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of Hayden Lk RD · Structure no. 27B45

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,607
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 121 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 121 over Elm Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,607 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 121
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Hayden Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates45.18304, -93.41273
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,607 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 121 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 121 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 121 over Elm Creek carry?

About 6,607 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 121 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 121 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.