US Bridges

Csah 52 over TH 36

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E of JCT TH 51 · Structure no. 62069

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 52 over TH 36 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 52 over TH 36 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,750 by 2039. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 52
CrossesTH 36
Location1.5 MI E of JCT TH 51
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.01016, -93.13608
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2019)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 52 over TH 36 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 52 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 52 over TH 36 carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 52 over TH 36?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 52 over TH 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.