US Bridges

Csah 52 over I 35W

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 35W; Csah 52 · Structure no. 02566

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,613
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 52 over I 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 52 over I 35W in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 23,613 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,900 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 52
CrossesI 35W
LocationAt JCT TH 35W; Csah 52
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates45.14252, -93.18563
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,613 (2022)
Projected traffic22,900 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 52 over I 35W built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 52 over I 35W 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 52 over I 35W carry?

About 23,613 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 52 over I 35W?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 52 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.