US Bridges

Csah 49 over BNSF RR

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 62001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,787
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 49 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 49 over BNSF RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10,787 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 49
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.6 MI S of JCT TH 694
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates45.03583, -93.10622
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,787 (2021)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 49 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 49 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 49 over BNSF RR carry?

About 10,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 49 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 49 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.