US Bridges

Csah 49 over Rice Creek

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 02563

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,061
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 49 over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 49 over Rice Creek in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 13,061 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 49
CrossesRice Creek
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates45.14487, -93.12813
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,061 (2022)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 49 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 49 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 49 over Rice Creek carry?

About 13,061 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 49 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 49 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.