US Bridges

Csah 68 over UP RR

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.3MI N of JCT Csah 31 · Structure no. 62543

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,674
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 68 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 68 over UP RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 9,674 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,600 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 68
CrossesUP RR
Location0.3MI N of JCT Csah 31
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98112, -93.00435
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,674 (2021)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 68 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 68 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 68 over UP RR carry?

About 9,674 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 68 over UP RR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 68 over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.