US Bridges

Csah 37 over UP RR

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.17 MI NE of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 62560

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,907
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 37 over UP RR is a concrete frame carrying Csah 37 over UP RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,907 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,700 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 510 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 37
CrossesUP RR
Location0.17 MI NE of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates44.92878, -93.1183
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width510 ft (155.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,907 (2022)
Projected traffic18,700 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 37 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 37 over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 37 over UP RR carry?

About 13,907 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 37 over UP RR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 510 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 37 over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.