US Bridges

Csah 81 over Rush Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI NW of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 8817

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 81 over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 81 over Rush Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,500 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 81
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.8 MI NW of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates45.15319, -93.49354
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2019)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2039
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 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 81 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 81 over Rush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 81 over Rush Creek carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 81 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 81 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.