US Bridges

Csah 68 over I 694

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI E of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 62837

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 68 over I 694 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 68 over I 694 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,700 by 2039. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 68
CrossesI 694
Location1.8 MI E of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.03658, -93.00518
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2016)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2039
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 68 over I 694 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 68 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 68 over I 694 carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 68 over I 694?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 68 over I 694?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.