Csah 45 over BNSF RR
FairCarlton County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 61 · Structure no. 09521
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,293
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 45 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 45 over BNSF RR in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 12,293 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 45 over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 45 over BNSF RR 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 45 over BNSF RR carry?
About 12,293 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Csah 45 over BNSF RR?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 45 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.