US Bridges

Csah 121 over Rush Creek

Poor

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 81 · Structure no. 90617

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 121 over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 121 over Rush Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,200 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 121
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 81
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates45.15009, -93.46194
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic7,500 (2019)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 121 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 121 over Rush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 121 over Rush Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 121 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 121 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.