US Bridges

Csah 101 over Prior Lake Outlet Chn

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 70J49

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,382
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 101 over Prior Lake Outlet Chn is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 101 over Prior Lake Outlet Chn in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 30,382 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,300 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 101
CrossesPrior Lake Outlet Chn
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates44.79558, -93.44195
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,382 (2022)
Projected traffic22,300 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 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 101 over Prior Lake Outlet Chn built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 101 over Prior Lake Outlet Chn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 101 over Prior Lake Outlet Chn carry?

About 30,382 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 101 over Prior Lake Outlet Chn?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 101 over Prior Lake Outlet Chn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.