US Bridges

Csah 53 over I 94

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of JCT TH 51 · Structure no. 62735

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,465
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 53 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 53 over I 94 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,200 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 113 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 53
CrossesI 94
Location2.0 MI E of JCT TH 51
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates44.95173, -93.12632
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,465 (2021)
Projected traffic23,200 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 53 over I 94 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 53 over I 94 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 53 over I 94 carry?

About 19,465 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 53 over I 94?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 53 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.