US Bridges

Csah 45 over I 694

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 62828

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,571
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 45 over I 694 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 45 over I 694 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,571 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,600 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 45
CrossesI 694
Location0.8 MI W of JCT TH 35W
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.06542, -93.20221
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating106.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,571 (2022)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 45 over I 694 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 45 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 45 over I 694 carry?

About 5,571 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 45 over I 694?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 45 over I 694?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.