US Bridges

Csah 15 over I 35E

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of E JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 62895

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,731
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 15 over I 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 15 over I 35E in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 20,731 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 107 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 15
CrossesI 35E
Location1.0 MI N of E JCT TH 694
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.05032, -93.059
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,731 (2022)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2042
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 15 over I 35E built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 15 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 15 over I 35E carry?

About 20,731 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 15 over I 35E?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 15 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.