US Bridges

Csah 55 over Pennsylvania Ave

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 62508

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 55 over Pennsylvania Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 55 over Pennsylvania Ave in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,300 by 2039. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 55
CrossesPennsylvania Ave
Location0.7 MI N of JCT TH 94
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates44.96115, -93.09817
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2011)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$751 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 55 over Pennsylvania Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 55 over Pennsylvania Ave 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 55 over Pennsylvania Ave carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Csah 55 over Pennsylvania Ave?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 55 over Pennsylvania Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.