US Bridges

Csah 61 over Riley Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI So JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 27C02

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,594
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over Riley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 61 over Riley Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,594 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,800 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesRiley Creek
Location2.0 MI So JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates44.81777, -93.4797
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,594 (2021)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Riley Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 61 over Riley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 61 over Riley Creek carry?

About 7,594 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 61 over Riley Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.