US Bridges

Csah 46 over Cp Rail

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 73 · Structure no. 62569

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,960
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 46 over Cp Rail is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 46 over Cp Rail in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,650 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 46
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 73
RouteCounty Highway 46
Coordinates45.05037, -93.18777
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,960 (2022)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 46 over Cp Rail built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 46 over Cp Rail 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 46 over Cp Rail carry?

About 2,960 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 46 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 46 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.