US Bridges

Csah 65 over UP RR

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 31 · Structure no. 62530

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,400
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 65 over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 65 over UP RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 19,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,400 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 65
CrossesUP RR
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 31
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.9734, -93.02532
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2011)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2039
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 65 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 65 over UP 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 65 over UP RR carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Csah 65 over UP RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 65 over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.