US Bridges

Csah 16 over West Vadnais Swamp

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of Rice ST · Structure no. 62623

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,477
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over West Vadnais Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 16 over West Vadnais Swamp in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,477 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,750 by 2042. The structure is 375 ft (114.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 16
CrossesWest Vadnais Swamp
Location0.1 MI E of Rice ST
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.04672, -93.10471
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length375 ft (114.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,477 (2022)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 16 over West Vadnais Swamp built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over West Vadnais Swamp 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 16 over West Vadnais Swamp carry?

About 3,477 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 16 over West Vadnais Swamp?

The structure is 375 ft (114.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over West Vadnais Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.