US Bridges

Csah 5 over I 35E

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 96 · Structure no. 62835

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,532
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over I 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over I 35E in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6 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 3,532 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,600 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesI 35E
Location1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 96
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates45.10464, -93.05002
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,532 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over I 35E built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over I 35E 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over I 35E carry?

About 3,532 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 5 over I 35E?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.