US Bridges

Csah 44 over Cp Rail

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 62588

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,304
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 44 over Cp Rail is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 44 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 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 15,304 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,600 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 44
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates45.03689, -93.21835
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,304 (2022)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 44 over Cp Rail built?

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

What condition is Csah 44 over Cp Rail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 44 over Cp Rail carry?

About 15,304 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 44 over Cp Rail?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 44 over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.