US Bridges

I 35W over Csah 23

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT TH 36 · Structure no. 62941

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over Csah 23 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over Csah 23 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2039. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesI 35W
CrossesCsah 23
Location0.8 MI N of JCT TH 36
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates45.02057, -93.18948
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2018)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35W over Csah 23 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over Csah 23 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 I 35W over Csah 23 carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over Csah 23?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over Csah 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.