US Bridges

Csah 81 over Cp Rail

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 27B59

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,925
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 81 over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 81 over Cp Rail in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12,925 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,500 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 81
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates45.04826, -93.35194
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,925 (2022)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 81 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 81 over Cp Rail 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 81 over Cp Rail carry?

About 12,925 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 81 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 81 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.