US Bridges

Csah 77 over Rice Creek

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 62J05

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,633
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 77 over Rice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 77 over Rice Creek in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,633 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,900 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 77
CrossesRice Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates45.09332, -93.19424
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,633 (2021)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 77 over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 77 over Rice Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 77 over Rice Creek carry?

About 4,633 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 77 over Rice Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Csah 77 over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.