US Bridges

Csah 61 over Wetland

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 3.6 MI SW of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 27C01

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,807 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,106
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over Wetland is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 61 over Wetland in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,800 by 2042. The structure is 1,807 ft (550.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesWetland
Location3.6 MI SW of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates44.81848, -93.51333
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+24 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,807 ft (550.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,106 (2022)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 61 over Wetland built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over Wetland 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 61 over Wetland carry?

About 6,106 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 61 over Wetland?

The structure is 1,807 ft (550.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over Wetland?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.