US Bridges

Csah 49 over BNSF RR

Poor

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI S of JCT TH 36 · Structure no. 62627

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 49 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 49 over BNSF RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,445 by 2035. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 49
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.8 MI S of JCT TH 36
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98193, -93.10589
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2015)
Projected traffic17,445 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 49 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 49 over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 49 over BNSF RR carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 49 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 49 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.