US Bridges

Csah 73 over I 35W

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 62873

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,971
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 73 over I 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 73 over I 35W in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8,971 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 73
CrossesI 35W
Location0.7 MI S of JCT TH 694
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates45.05741, -93.18749
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,971 (2021)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 73 over I 35W built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 73 over I 35W 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 73 over I 35W carry?

About 8,971 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 73 over I 35W?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 73 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.