US Bridges

Csah 101 over South Fork Rush Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 3.4 MI S of JCT Csah 81 · Structure no. 27B88

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,709
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 101 over South Fork Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 101 over South Fork 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 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 4,709 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 101
CrossesSouth Fork Rush Creek
Location3.4 MI S of JCT Csah 81
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates45.12068, -93.52222
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,709 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks—
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 South Fork Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 101 over South Fork 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 South Fork Rush Creek carry?

About 4,709 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 101 over South Fork Rush Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Csah 101 over South Fork Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.