US Bridges

Csah 32 over BNSF RR

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At Western Ave · Structure no. 62541

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
343 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 32 over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 32 over BNSF RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,248 by 2035. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 32
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationAt Western Ave
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96532, -93.11741
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2015)
Projected traffic8,248 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 32 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 32 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 32 over BNSF RR carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 32 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 32 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.