US Bridges

Csah 46 over BNSF Rr; Mc RY Yards

FairPosted for load

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of Univ Ave · Structure no. 62546

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
404 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 46 over BNSF Rr; Mc RY Yards is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 46 over BNSF Rr; Mc RY Yards 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 46
CrossesBNSF Rr; Mc RY Yards
Location0.6 MI N of Univ Ave
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97278, -93.19582
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2017)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2039
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 46 over BNSF Rr; Mc RY Yards built?

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

What condition is Csah 46 over BNSF Rr; Mc RY Yards 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 46 over BNSF Rr; Mc RY Yards carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 46 over BNSF Rr; Mc RY Yards?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 46 over BNSF Rr; Mc RY Yards?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.