US Bridges

Csah 36 over Railroads; Childs RD

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SW of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 62531

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
986 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 36 over Railroads; Childs RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 36 over Railroads; Childs RD in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,850 by 2040. The structure is 986 ft (300.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 36
CrossesRailroads; Childs RD
Location0.8 MI SW of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.94387, -93.05317
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length986 ft (300.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2020)
Projected traffic8,850 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 36 over Railroads; Childs RD built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 36 over Railroads; Childs RD 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 36 over Railroads; Childs RD carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 36 over Railroads; Childs RD?

The structure is 986 ft (300.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 36 over Railroads; Childs RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.