Csah 45 over Rice Creek
FairRamsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 4513
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,819
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 45 over Rice Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Csah 45 over Rice Creek in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 3,819 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,200 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 45 over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 45 over Rice Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 45 over Rice Creek carry?
About 3,819 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 45 over Rice Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 45 over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.