US Bridges

Csah 52 over I 694

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT TH 51 · Structure no. 62823

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 52 over I 694 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 52 over I 694 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 12,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,700 by 2039. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 107 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 52
CrossesI 694
Location1.4 MI E of JCT TH 51
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates45.05615, -93.13139
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2019)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
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 52 over I 694 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 52 over I 694 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 52 over I 694 carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 52 over I 694?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 52 over I 694?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.