US Bridges

Csah 24 over Rum River

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 28 · Structure no. 02501

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
391 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,058
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 24 over Rum River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 24 over Rum River in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 10,058 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2042. The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 24
CrossesRum River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 28
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates45.38695, -93.35754
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length391 ft (119.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,058 (2022)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 24 over Rum River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 24 over Rum River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 24 over Rum River carry?

About 10,058 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Csah 24 over Rum River?

The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 24 over Rum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.