US Bridges

Csah 23 over Rec Trail

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 62563

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,764
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over Rec Trail is a concrete slab carrying Csah 23 over Rec Trail 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 3,764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesRec Trail
Location0.6 MI E of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates45.02089, -93.04015
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,764 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 23 over Rec Trail built?

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

What condition is Csah 23 over Rec Trail 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over Rec Trail carry?

About 3,764 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 23 over Rec Trail?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over Rec Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.