US Bridges

Csah 101 over Rush Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 81 · Structure no. 27B87

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,958
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 101 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 101 over Rush Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,958 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 101
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 81
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates45.15447, -93.52179
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,958 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 101 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 101 over Rush 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 101 over Rush Creek carry?

About 6,958 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Csah 101 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 101 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.