US Bridges

Csah 10 over Elm Creek (trail)

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 101 · Structure no. 27B76

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,745
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 10 over Elm Creek (trail) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 10 over Elm Creek (trail) 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 9,745 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 10
CrossesElm Creek (trail)
Location1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 101
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates45.08431, -93.49193
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,745 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 10 over Elm Creek (trail) built?

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

What condition is Csah 10 over Elm Creek (trail) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 10 over Elm Creek (trail) carry?

About 9,745 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 10 over Elm Creek (trail)?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 10 over Elm Creek (trail)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.