US Bridges

Csah 34 over I 35E

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SW of E JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 62894

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 34 over I 35E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 34 over I 35E 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2034. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 34
CrossesI 35E
Location0.1 MI SW of E JCT TH 94
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95263, -93.09592
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2014)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$354 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 34 over I 35E built?

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

What condition is Csah 34 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 34 over I 35E carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Csah 34 over I 35E?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 34 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.