US Bridges

Osar 1 over Csah 46(RAYMOND Ave)

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of TH 280 · Structure no. 62552

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1992 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Osar 1 over Csah 46(RAYMOND Ave) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osar 1 over Csah 46(RAYMOND Ave) in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOsar 1
CrossesCsah 46(RAYMOND Ave)
Location0.3 MI E of TH 280
Coordinates44.97485, -93.19367
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1992)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Osar 1 over Csah 46(RAYMOND Ave) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osar 1 over Csah 46(RAYMOND Ave) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Osar 1 over Csah 46(RAYMOND Ave) carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Osar 1 over Csah 46(RAYMOND Ave)?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Osar 1 over Csah 46(RAYMOND Ave)?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.