US Bridges

Csah 96 over I 35E

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI N of E JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 62834

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,989
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 96 over I 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 96 over I 35E in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 years old, older 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 28,989 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 96
CrossesI 35E
Location2.8 MI N of E JCT TH 694
RouteCounty Highway 96
Coordinates45.07928, -93.05284
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,989 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 96 over I 35E built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Csah 96 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 96 over I 35E carry?

About 28,989 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 96 over I 35E?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 96 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.