US Bridges

Csah 53 over BNSF RR

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Msas 164 · Structure no. 62523

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,626
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 53 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 53 over BNSF RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,626 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,027 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 53
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Msas 164
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates44.96584, -93.12634
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,626 (2022)
Projected traffic17,027 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 53 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 53 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 53 over BNSF RR carry?

About 12,626 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 53 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 53 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.