US Bridges

Csah 44 over Rice Creek

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 62516

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,356
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 44 over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 44 over Rice Creek in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,356 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,300 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 44
CrossesRice Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates45.08842, -93.21893
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,356 (2022)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$63 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 44 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 44 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 44 over Rice Creek carry?

About 7,356 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 44 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 44 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.