US Bridges

Csah 31 over I 35E

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI S of JCT TH 36 · Structure no. 62626

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over I 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 31 over I 35E in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 27,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,500 by 2039. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 121 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesI 35E
Location2.3 MI S of JCT TH 36
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates44.97715, -93.08865
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2019)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 31 over I 35E built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 31 over I 35E 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over I 35E carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 31 over I 35E?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 31 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.