US Bridges

Csah 1 over I 35

Fair

Chisago County, Minnesota · 12.1 MI N of JCT TH 95 · Structure no. 13808

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over I 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 1 over I 35 in Chisago County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 57 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesI 35
Location12.1 MI N of JCT TH 95
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates45.68421, -92.98982
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 1 over I 35 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Csah 1 over I 35 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over I 35 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Csah 1 over I 35?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 1 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.