US Bridges

Csah 51 over Rice Creek

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 62566

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,600
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 51 over Rice Creek is a concrete slab carrying Csah 51 over Rice Creek 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 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 10,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,200 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 51
CrossesRice Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates45.12077, -93.16527
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2019)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 51 over Rice Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 51 over Rice Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 51 over Rice Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 51 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 51 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.