US Bridges

Csah 1 over Rice Creek

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 02541

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over Rice Creek in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,912 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesRice Creek
Location1.5 MI N of JCT TH 694
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates45.08997, -93.27614
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,170 (2022)
Projected traffic13,912 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Rice Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Rice Creek carry?

About 11,170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Csah 1 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.