US Bridges

Csah 31 over BNSF Rr; Trails

FairPosted for load

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT TH 35E · Structure no. 62526

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,650
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over BNSF Rr; Trails is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 31 over BNSF Rr; Trails in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,322 by 2037. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 31
CrossesBNSF Rr; Trails
Location0.2 MI W of JCT TH 35E
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97694, -93.09224
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,650 (2017)
Projected traffic12,322 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 31 over BNSF Rr; Trails built?

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

What condition is Csah 31 over BNSF Rr; Trails 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over BNSF Rr; Trails carry?

About 10,650 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 31 over BNSF Rr; Trails?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 31 over BNSF Rr; Trails?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.