US Bridges

Csah 24 over I 35W; W Frontage RD

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 36 · Structure no. 62548

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
855 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,190
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 24 over I 35W; W Frontage RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 24 over I 35W; W Frontage RD in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,900 by 2042. The structure is 855 ft (260.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 24
CrossesI 35W; W Frontage RD
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 36
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.01472, -93.18756
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length855 ft (260.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,190 (2022)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 24 over I 35W; W Frontage RD built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 24 over I 35W; W Frontage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 24 over I 35W; W Frontage RD carry?

About 4,190 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 24 over I 35W; W Frontage RD?

The structure is 855 ft (260.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 24 over I 35W; W Frontage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.