US Bridges

Csah 61 over US 212

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI NE of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27W10

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over US 212 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 61 over US 212 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2038. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 133 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesUS 212
Location1.6 MI NE of JCT TH 494
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates44.88195, -93.41259
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2018)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 61 over US 212 built?

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

What condition is Csah 61 over US 212 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 61 over US 212 carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 61 over US 212?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over US 212?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.