US Bridges

Csah 101 over BNSF RR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 12 · Structure no. 27B91

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,204
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 101 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 101 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 12,204 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 101
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.4 MI S of JCT TH 12
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates44.96482, -93.49628
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,204 (2022)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 101 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 101 over BNSF RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 101 over BNSF RR carry?

About 12,204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Csah 101 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 101 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.