US Bridges

Csah 31 over Park Trail

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · .7 MI S of JCT Csah 32 · Structure no. 19528

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over Park Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 31 over Park Trail in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesPark Trail
Location.7 MI S of JCT Csah 32
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates44.7797, -93.16668
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2019)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 31 over Park Trail built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 31 over Park Trail 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over Park Trail carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Csah 31 over Park Trail?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 31 over Park Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.