US Bridges

Csah 31 over Ped Trail

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT TH 35E · Structure no. 62525

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,650
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over Ped Trail is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 31 over Ped Trail in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,322 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesPed Trail
Location0.3 MI W of JCT TH 35E
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates44.97687, -93.09453
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,650 (2017)
Projected traffic12,322 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 31 over Ped Trail built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Csah 31 over Ped Trail 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over Ped Trail carry?

About 10,650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Csah 31 over Ped Trail?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 31 over Ped Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.