US Bridges

Csah 50 over TH 36

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT TH 51 · Structure no. 62035

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,691
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 50 over TH 36 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 50 over TH 36 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 8,691 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 50
CrossesTH 36
Location0.5 MI E of JCT TH 51
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates45.01029, -93.1567
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,691 (2021)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 50 over TH 36 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 50 over TH 36 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 50 over TH 36 carry?

About 8,691 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 50 over TH 36?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 50 over TH 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.